as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the actor plays the part of the superhero with tremendous verve and obvious enjoyment
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Recent Examples of verve
Chunky heel loafers bedecked with gold hardware are a polished way to dress with verve at the office.
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The upbeat nature of this introduction’s tone hides some dark, dark stuff, but Caswill maintains its verve, even as Kenna … removes a roadside memorial cross?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Carrick’s men have toiled in first halves against West Ham, Everton and Crystal Palace, only to discover some attacking verve later in the game.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
As Carole King, Sabel is a revelation, embracing the role of the singer-songwriter with heart and verve.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
The upbeat nature of this introduction’s tone hides some dark, dark stuff, but Caswill maintains its verve, even as Kenna … removes a roadside memorial cross?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Carrick’s men have toiled in first halves against West Ham, Everton and Crystal Palace, only to discover some attacking verve later in the game.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
As Carole King, Sabel is a revelation, embracing the role of the singer-songwriter with heart and verve.
—Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
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
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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