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
The last act, informed by the six other acts, empowers all leaders to not only act with vigor but also with greater wisdom.
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
But there were no special guests — just Paul, all boyish energy and vigor at 82, with the magnificent four-man band he’s fronted for the past three decades, ripping through nearly two hours of one classic after another.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
From there, however, there’s a sharp drop-off in the vigor of comments from American industry about tariffs with the potential to upend the global economy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was a sellout, fit with intense race fans standing shoulder-to-shoulder in collective vigor.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
But there were no special guests — just Paul, all boyish energy and vigor at 82, with the magnificent four-man band he’s fronted for the past three decades, ripping through nearly two hours of one classic after another.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
From there, however, there’s a sharp drop-off in the vigor of comments from American industry about tariffs with the potential to upend the global economy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium was a sellout, fit with intense race fans standing shoulder-to-shoulder in collective vigor.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
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The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has directed his staff to review and possibly alter national monuments as part of a push to expand U.S. energy production, a move that could further shake up public lands amid mass firings of national park and forest employees.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Vanya absconds from the house, leaving Ani, who surprises Toros with her strength and invective.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Boyce will take over a department that is still trying to reach full strength.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pair that with a deep Big East tournament run, and Marquette might have just enough juice to slide in for a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Step 3: Strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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That power is vested in prosecutors as executive branch officials.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her lung power seems surprisingly undiminished, and the same goes for her sense of pitch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rather than appealing mostly to academy voters, Chalamet has used the power of online vitality to reach the general public.—
Matthew Cullen,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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In consequence, the papacy has become the center of both Catholic vitality and Catholic controversy.—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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Why protein is so important Most people have already internalized the importance of a protein-rich diet: Protein supports the body in building and repairing muscles, skin, and organs and helps in the production of enzymes and hormones that control our metabolism and immune system.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Protein serves as the building block for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The black dress fit close to her form, with diamond cut-outs and a feathered, sparkling skirt that gave her the showgirl dynamism necessary on stage.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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All these examples of badness highlight the dynamism that powers SNL: the sense of real risk, the constant threat that a show won’t work.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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