1
: active bodily or mental strength or force
2
: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants
3
: intensity of action or effect : force
4
: effective legal status
Examples of vigor in a Sentence
She defended her beliefs with great vigor.
she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Within Portugal, fado has had its ups and downs in popularity, but the genre is finally seeing a new era embrace its sound with vigor.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
From residency dropout to bestseller In the last few years, Attia has become a household name for those curious about longevity medicine, the science behind extending one’s lifespan while protecting health and vigor.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vigor
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“Vigor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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vigor
noun
vig·or
ˈvig-ər 
1
: active strength or energy of body or mind
2
: active strength or force
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