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
Emily June Spanos, the founder of Emily June Designs in Houston, opted to turn this small laundry room into a colorful oasis that is full of pep.
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Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
When teams come into LA, teams get that little extra pep in your step.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was spotted emphatically hitting a cowbell on camera.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
When teams come into LA, teams get that little extra pep in your step.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was spotted emphatically hitting a cowbell on camera.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Cocktails are a mix of classic and inventive, with a carrot-ginger-turmeric juice laced with tequila gracing the Ninety Acres menu for fall and a martini paired with caviar in the Great Room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The fastest-growing corner of wellness travel right now has nothing to do with green juice or sound baths.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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