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
What could have been a statement by the Bay Area became barely a whisper — an event that had about as much verve as an Earthquakes friendly against an anonymous semi-pro team.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The canvas had wit, verve, and precision.
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Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Check itineraries from cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Voyages, which have a classy feel tied with a youthful verve, ideal for a fun-loving group of ladies.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In other words, the poise, verve and bravado displayed by the models were part of the activism that was on display – not merely a front for a larger cause.
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Eileen G'sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for verve
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The canvas had wit, verve, and precision.
—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Check itineraries from cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Voyages, which have a classy feel tied with a youthful verve, ideal for a fun-loving group of ladies.
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In other words, the poise, verve and bravado displayed by the models were part of the activism that was on display – not merely a front for a larger cause.
—
Eileen G'sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for verve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
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.
Noun
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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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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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