1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm
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as in strength
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
a drug for lowering cholesterol that acts with proven vigor
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Recent Examples of vigor
By the beginning of the 1990s, studios like Pixar, Aardman, and Blue Sky revitalized animation in the English-speaking world and brought a vigor to the art form that led to the formation of the Best Animated Feature category.
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Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Such conduct includes hard core collusion, mergers that reduce competitive vigor, and maintenance of monopolies through the inefficient exclusion or imposition of costs on competitors.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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
Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Such conduct includes hard core collusion, mergers that reduce competitive vigor, and maintenance of monopolies through the inefficient exclusion or imposition of costs on competitors.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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
Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Silver was the real business of Tombstone, and the focus of its energies and attention.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Thune also often praises wind energy—a booming industry in his home state—even though Trump considers turbines loathsome eyesores.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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So, in a different situation our strengths might be perceived as problematic.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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The larger 34% tariff on Chinese imports would exponentially escalate these costs - especially on fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Step 2 To the bowl, add the lemon juice, umeboshi, and remaining corn kernels and stir until fully coated.—
Scott Clark,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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Natural gas has the opportunity to compete with coal, diesel, and other inefficient power sources across the globe, delivering cleaner and cheaper power.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The electric motors of the new limousine provide ample power with smooth delivery.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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That absurd seriousness about such a ridiculous world is part of the vitality of the comedy.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like the film, the new adaptation uses the same archival footage of McCarthy and others from committee hearings and interviews, but what worked well for the multiplex lacks the same vitality in person.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, ALS causes loss of muscle control and there is currently no cure for this disease.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Eating cottage cheese before bed helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which can help support a healthy metabolism.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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The former is a crime thriller about a former baseball player (Austin Butler) who gets caught up in New York City’s underworld in the 1990s, while the latter is a romantic fantasy that follows two middle aged people who step through a magical portal into their past lives.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lego toy for the little ones in your life, plus save on fabric storage bags to keep off-season clothes and bedding organized and dust-free.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is an extensive literature that links economic dynamism to youth.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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The modern dress production at the Barbican is executed with the kind of infectious dynamism for which audiences hunger.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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