as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays
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Recent Examples of pep
Performance is impressive in Normal mode, and the AWD model’s 300hp gives the Equinox EV even more pep.
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Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Reese Witherspoon has some pep in her step, er, closet.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The heart shape is cute and makes even simple notes feel special (some of my students even get a little pep in their step when asked to deliver one of these to a fellow teacher down the hall).
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
One more thing: Has the Aaron Rodgers pep squad in the media been completely disbanded at this point?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Reese Witherspoon has some pep in her step, er, closet.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
The heart shape is cute and makes even simple notes feel special (some of my students even get a little pep in their step when asked to deliver one of these to a fellow teacher down the hall).
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
One more thing: Has the Aaron Rodgers pep squad in the media been completely disbanded at this point?
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Producing those beautiful flowers takes a lot of energy for orchid plants.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just to get the juices flowing: Imagine planning a wedding party hike on the nearby trails, and then ending the day in the hot tub to ward off muscle soreness before the big day.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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Named after the resident barman, Franco mixed up his signature piña colada for me, made with fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, and local rum.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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