as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
some food and a little rest should give me back some of my vim
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Recent Examples of vim
The schemes that have brought her to the front and center of HBO are teeming with vim and variation.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
Above the fireplace mantel, a whimsical painting by New York City artist Danielle Kosann adds color and vim.
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Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
13 Nov. 2025
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
Above the fireplace mantel, a whimsical painting by New York City artist Danielle Kosann adds color and vim.
—
Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vim
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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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“Vim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vim. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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