as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now
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Recent Examples of gusto
The Welsh quartet’s Dead Meat follow-up takes DNA from the Smiths’ melancholy exuberance, the Go-Betweens’ windswept gusto, and gung-ho London punk fervor to formulate a disempowered power-pop that spins insecurity and grief into bundles of melodic joy.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Glad All Over blared over the PA system and, even after the music concluded, its final verses were sung with gusto.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This annual weed spreads with gusto, overtaking large swatches of thin turf and open soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Betsy retains the gusto of her house-flipping youth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2025
Glad All Over blared over the PA system and, even after the music concluded, its final verses were sung with gusto.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This annual weed spreads with gusto, overtaking large swatches of thin turf and open soil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Betsy retains the gusto of her house-flipping youth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Known for their unmatched energy and vibe, the Super Lounges bring audiences deeper into the music, delivering raw, unforgettable sets in a more personal setting.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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