1
: active bodily or mental strength or force
2
: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants
3
: intensity of action or effect : force
4
: effective legal status
Examples of vigor in a Sentence
She defended her beliefs with great vigor.
she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
In Trump’s first weeks back in office, Musk has helped the president implement the unitary executive theory with speed and vigor.
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When this proved inadequate, the Constitution made the presidency separate from the Congress and gave the office significant independent powers and vigor.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
In Trump’s first weeks back in office, Musk has helped the president implement the unitary executive theory with speed and vigor.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
When this proved inadequate, the Constitution made the presidency separate from the Congress and gave the office significant independent powers and vigor.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
Removing too may fronds reduces the vigor of the palm, as these portions manufacture nutrients needed to grow and remain healthy.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigor
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigor. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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vigor
noun
vig·or
ˈvig-ər 
1
: active strength or energy of body or mind
2
: active strength or force
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