as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays
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Recent Examples of pep
The basketball bacchanal is the thing – swapping pep bands in end zone pits and dancing mascots and eight teams taking one court chasing after the same singular prize.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Wishing you all a weekend of sweet obsessions, sour peps, and accepted compliments.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
No matter what type of high-vamp heel tickles your footwear fancy, you’ll be set to strut through spring with some pep in your step.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Everyone walks in the building with a pep in their step and an urgent need to attend the next meeting.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Wishing you all a weekend of sweet obsessions, sour peps, and accepted compliments.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
No matter what type of high-vamp heel tickles your footwear fancy, you’ll be set to strut through spring with some pep in your step.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Everyone walks in the building with a pep in their step and an urgent need to attend the next meeting.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Apricots and honey provide a subtle sweetness to balance the spices while cilantro and fresh lemon juice brighten the dish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In a small saucepan, combine the guava marmalade, pineapple juice, brown sugar if using, and a pinch of salt, and warm until smooth and glossy.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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