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
Rare is based in England, and a distinctly quippy, Python-esque verve infected their code.
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
That first show had a bit of life to it, but, today, the Robertsons lack the verve and playfulness that makes stars worth watching.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2025
Their songs collage freaky noises, catchy melodies, guitar outbursts, and electronic beats — all played and produced with polymathic verve by Amos — while Brown adds deadpan vocals on top.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Luster brims with dark humor, poignant human insight, and sentences that shine with stylistic verve.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
That first show had a bit of life to it, but, today, the Robertsons lack the verve and playfulness that makes stars worth watching.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2025
Their songs collage freaky noises, catchy melodies, guitar outbursts, and electronic beats — all played and produced with polymathic verve by Amos — while Brown adds deadpan vocals on top.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Luster brims with dark humor, poignant human insight, and sentences that shine with stylistic verve.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
Noun
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The findings revealed that micro-breaks were significantly associated with lower levels of fatigue and higher levels of vigor by the end of the day.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The weeds have returned with vigor since construction began on the north side because volunteers can’t get in until the work is completed, Mercer said.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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