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
Dad was struck by how young the pilots were, in their early 20s, but full of vim, vigor and guts.
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
Noun
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Most happy marriages have the same few things in common: acceptance, openness, quality time, learning of each other's strengths and weaknesses, communication, etc.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 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
Noun
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There's more than enough power in the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models to allow macOS to run smoothly on the hardware.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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That means there's no motor or backup power for the control and motion systems for the foils, keel and rudder, or even the on-board computers and instruments.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The clinical results released to mark the serum’s 10th anniversary reiterate the reason behind the product’s lasting power: a 23% reduction in fine lines, 28% improvement in hydration, and 43% boost in skin vitality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The overall mood strikes a new balance between ease, refinement and visual vitality, infusing men’s fashion with a refreshing sense of modern elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Isolation exercises target one joint at a time and enhance your muscles' appearance.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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This generates an almost perfect marbling between meat and fat and a soft muscle, which makes for tasty and tender meat.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Evacuation information from Cal Fire Evacuation Orders Immediate threat to life.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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This was quite an awakening as for most of my life I am defined as being part of a minority class.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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At 17 years old, Ebel is the youngest of the trio but lacks no less dynamism at the plate.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Workforce growth, consumer demand and entrepreneurial dynamism all benefit from Latino engagement.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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