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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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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
In smaller venues, power-chord rockers including Joan Jett and Heart roared with undiminished vigor.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Like a plant that breaks through the imperviousness of brick, its roots prowling the dark, the vigor of its leaves imposing a new landscape, this story reaches for the sun.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Though these are all very classic notes, My Hero Academia hits them with convincing vigor and a lot of heart.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
When Ertz left, so did any remaining emotion or vigor in the Commanders.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
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Apply the solution to the area and let the natural acidity of the lemon juice break down the soap scum for 10 to 15 minutes.—
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The juice macerates with the grape skins for a short or long time to gain color and tannin.—
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
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Since its opening, the hotel has infused a fresh vitality in the town.—
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Phased retirement has proven to help older workers maintain vitality and reduce fatigue.—
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Working against this resistance is what will help build your muscles.—
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The additional instrumentation accentuates the mood as much as adding muscle.—
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The woman running the daycare had attempted life-saving measures on the child before emergency services arrived, First Alert 4 reported.—
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
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The five-time All-Star was the starting shooting guard next to Curry for all four of the team’s modern-day titles, providing defense and the perfect off-ball complement to Curry’s dynamism.—
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And his dynamism in the passing game was limited to being a check-down option for Purdy, which was a big win for Seattle’s defense.—
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigor. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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