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
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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Bezos would recognize all of this, and perhaps nod in vigorous assent.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The credit union gives back via vigorous associate volunteer work in community activities and organizations including Children Miracle Network and Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Crime Survivors, Hope Builders, KidWorks, Latinos in Action, NeighborWorks Orange County and OC United Way.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bezos would recognize all of this, and perhaps nod in vigorous assent.
—Paul Kingsnorth, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Understanding Stainless Steel Scratches Stainless steel of all kinds—appliances and cookware—go through vigorous, daily use.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Vigorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigorous. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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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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