as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now
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Recent Examples of gusto
And, like Arquette, Morrone embraced the constraints of indie filmmaking with gusto.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
But when tensions boil over after Robin Hood taunts Prince John at his own archery tournament, Kluck joins in the fight with gusto.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
This month, Brazil celebrates with almost as much gusto (and as many feathers) as when Lent is about to roll around.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
The Blues had come out with greater gusto, punctuated by Toropchenko’s goal a mere 2:37 into the game.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
But when tensions boil over after Robin Hood taunts Prince John at his own archery tournament, Kluck joins in the fight with gusto.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
This month, Brazil celebrates with almost as much gusto (and as many feathers) as when Lent is about to roll around.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
The Blues had come out with greater gusto, punctuated by Toropchenko’s goal a mere 2:37 into the game.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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The findings revealed that micro-breaks were significantly associated with lower levels of fatigue and higher levels of vigor by the end of the day.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The weeds have returned with vigor since construction began on the north side because volunteers can’t get in until the work is completed, Mercer said.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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