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
Perhaps there was not quite the same twinkle in their eyes or pep in their step.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Skechers’ Endeavor Canova Running Shoes were quite literally designed to put some pep in your step.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The sauce gets its pep and sweetness from ketchup, molasses, mustard, and a dash of cayenne.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Thankfully, Kristine Froseth adds pep as a bimbo who hasn’t yet learned how to talk as leadenly as everyone else.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pep
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Skechers’ Endeavor Canova Running Shoes were quite literally designed to put some pep in your step.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
The sauce gets its pep and sweetness from ketchup, molasses, mustard, and a dash of cayenne.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Thankfully, Kristine Froseth adds pep as a bimbo who hasn’t yet learned how to talk as leadenly as everyone else.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Deadheading helps redirect energy to the plant, improving overall vigor and reducing disease risk.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While most people enjoy eating the arils after separating them from the bitter white membrane that encircle them, other parts of the fruit can also be used to make juice or extracts.
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Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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