vigor

noun

ˈvi-gər How to pronounce vigor (audio)
Definition of vigornext
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 Similarly, give vegetables enough direct sun to expedite leaf drying and maintain good vigor. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 At the end, the main attraction is Ridley, whose vigor and charisma are unmissable on a screen of any size. — 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 See All Example Sentences for vigor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigor
  1. energy
  2. strength
  3. juice
  4. power
  5. vitality
  6. muscle
  7. life
  8. dynamism
Noun
  • In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on Wednesday about a partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure amid broader efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.
    — Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Still, her look of the day was pretty ab-baring, and Gentry showed some serious core strength for it, despite her penchant for relaxing.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of strength
Noun
  • In 2017, McDonald’s began offering Honest Kids as the default beverage option in its Happy Meals, replacing Minute Maid apple juice.
    — Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • For a bit of spice, use hot vegetable juice. 10 of 10 Old-Fashioned Beef Stew View Recipe A dish best made in the slow cooker, this five ingredient recipe combines vegetables, potatoes, beef, and classic spices that come together in just minutes.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of juice
Noun
  • This dispatchable energy from batteries stabilizes the U.S. power supply.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Lastly, love it or hate it, but the return to office is in full swing, meaning WFH loungewear is taking a backseat to power suits, both on your feed and in real life.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of power
Noun
  • My last bit of advice is more about life than business: Remember to celebrate more than your successes—celebrate the vitality of your partnership in quieter times, too.
    — Joy Stevens, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Open to feature-length and medium-length films produced or co-produced in Switzerland, the selection highlights the vitality of Swiss non-fiction filmmaking.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Protein is important for muscle health and helps build bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of muscle
Noun
  • This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In 2021, a Facebook post from Combs sang her praises as controlling all aspects of his life.
    — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of life
Noun
  • Those who have already demonstrated their ability to go beyond traditional academics to engage with the world exhibit exactly the kind of dynamism and maturity that admissions teams seek.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • As the backgrounds change, the characters’ skin tones change with them, giving the film an emotional dynamism.
    — Jeremy Fassler, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of dynamism

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