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
Glad All Over blared over the PA system and, even after the music concluded, its final verses were sung with gusto.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This annual weed spreads with gusto, overtaking large swatches of thin turf and open soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Betsy retains the gusto of her house-flipping youth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
On arrival at Valladolid, a DAZN documentary was released called ‘Ronaldo: el Presidente’ — part of a plan to ‘sell’ the club’s brand around the world — and Ronaldo embraced his role with gusto.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This annual weed spreads with gusto, overtaking large swatches of thin turf and open soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Betsy retains the gusto of her house-flipping youth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
On arrival at Valladolid, a DAZN documentary was released called ‘Ronaldo: el Presidente’ — part of a plan to ‘sell’ the club’s brand around the world — and Ronaldo embraced his role with gusto.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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