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vigor

[vig-er] / ˈvɪg ər /


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In his witty appraisal of Michel de Montaigne’s essays, Emerson celebrates their open-mindedness and vigor with language that is itself expansive and raw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

If rapid dopamine bursts were responsible for movement vigor, changing dopamine levels at that exact moment should have altered how fast or forcefully the mice moved.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025

Vital, by Merriam-Webster’s definition, implies a work that is “tending to renew or refresh the living,” full of life and vigor, and, what do you know, animated.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Reclassification of sequestered art funds could support an appearance of general financial vigor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

I made sure to come home all vim and vigor, never complaining about the customers’ behavior or about my feet hurting from standing all day.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu