vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvi-g(ə-)rəs 
1
: done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically
vigorous exercises
2
: possessing vigor : full of physical or mental strength or active force : strong
a vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
vigorousness
noun
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Examples of vigorous in a Sentence
She remained vigorous into her nineties.
His speech was met with vigorous applause.
She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.
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Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Officials employ vigorous protocols to ensure the secure transportation of ballots from polling places to election offices after polls close.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This vigorous, upright grower reaches a mature size of six to eight feet tall and four to six feet wide, making a lovely accent for shade gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
These appearances take the shape of friendly hangouts where Trump and the hosts cover topics like sports, libertarianism, free speech, dads, and conspiracy theories, a topic that connects with the former president’s vigorous deployment of baseless claims.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Officials employ vigorous protocols to ensure the secure transportation of ballots from polling places to election offices after polls close.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This vigorous, upright grower reaches a mature size of six to eight feet tall and four to six feet wide, making a lovely accent for shade gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
These appearances take the shape of friendly hangouts where Trump and the hosts cover topics like sports, libertarianism, free speech, dads, and conspiracy theories, a topic that connects with the former president’s vigorous deployment of baseless claims.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorous. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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vigorous
adjective
vig·or·ous
ˈvig-(ə-)rəs
1
: having vigor : robust
vigorous youth
a vigorous plant
2
: done with force and energy
a vigorous protest
vigorously
adverb
vigorousness
noun
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