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
Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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The findings revealed that micro-breaks were significantly associated with lower levels of fatigue and higher levels of vigor by the end of the day.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The weeds have returned with vigor since construction began on the north side because volunteers can’t get in until the work is completed, Mercer said.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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The next battlegrounds for energy superpowers are small modular reactors (SMRs), geothermal and, most importantly, fusion energy.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, juice, vinegar, and hot sauce; stir to combine.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Lining the walkways of the park Sunday, vendors sold boba tea, flowers, fresh produce and juice.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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