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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2
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
Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
As a result, even formerly bloodless technocrats have found new vigor when being picked on by the Trump administration.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
As a result, even formerly bloodless technocrats have found new vigor when being picked on by the Trump administration.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
The pop star has learned to prioritize her personal care with the same vigor that fueled her professional triumphs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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Without his seemingly limitless energy to race up and down their right flank, Palace would have been far worse off over the season.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Sunrun shares have plunged nearly 26% this year and more than 52% over the past year, as traders ditch clean energy names under the Trump administration.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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This will, in turn, redefine your sense of independence and strength, urging you to balance that fire and passion with responsibility and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Also, whole fruits like watermelon have natural but not added sugars, as many juices do.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
21 May 2025
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Research on beet juice for high blood pressure involves varying doses.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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While others chase fleeting trends or seek instant results, those who understand and leverage the power of patience may be able to secure more consistent, sustainable and rewarding investments.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sandman With the power to control and transform into sand, Sandman (his real name is Flint Marko) is a tough opponent for Spidey and his friends.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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In this way, NATO can be seen as the insurance policy that underwrites the strength and vitality of the American economy.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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His fireplug vitality surrendered only to his untamed playing, boogie feel and volumes upon volumes of mesmerizing riffs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Magnesium is an essential mineral in many body processes, including blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar regulation.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the condition weakens the body’s connective tissue, affecting the skin, muscles and joints.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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This teaches the child important money management skills necessary for later in life.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Celeste Dalla Porta stars as the titular Parthenope, a young woman attending college who starts an illicit relationship with a professor that leads to a number of striking choices in her life.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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But in recent decades, there’s a new dynamism in the region.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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To add a bit of dynamism and cut through these big flavors, the team added the piney, menthol notes of Palo Santo via an ultra-concentrated tea made with the aromatic wood itself.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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