How to Use vigorous in a Sentence

vigorous

adjective
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  • She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs.
  • His speech was met with vigorous applause.
  • She remained vigorous into her nineties.
  • Because of the vigorous air, though, the foil must be secured to the food or the air fryer basket.
    — Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 4 July 2022
  • Secure the lid on your shaker and give it a vigorous shake.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
  • This opens the plants up and allows vigorous new shoots to begin growth.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Keep the soil and plants vigorous and healthy throughout fire season.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The rug stood up to vigorous brushing—after being clawed and scratched at, no fibers came up.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
  • This height seems to keep the turf vigorous and less likely to have disease problems.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Yet Biden is a year younger than McConnell and, for now at least, notably more vigorous.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Thereafter, during the dry times, water once or twice a week just to keep the planting healthy and vigorous.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Be open to new people but don’t turn it into a vigorous pursuit at the expense of all else.
    — Shon Faye, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Healthy, and vigorous to about 20 feet, this Noisette rose is nearly thornless.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022
  • But Chuck insists that each of them, no matter how crooked, deserves a vigorous defense in a court of law.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Some cats even liked to take naps on it after a vigorous scratching session.
    — Mary Jo Dilonardo, Treehugger, 10 Sep. 2023
  • One 2022 study found that squeezing in just three one-minute bursts of vigorous activity each day could lead to a longer life.
    — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Sitting through the first portion of the set, Dias got swept up on his feet by their surging rock & roll, playing a vigorous solo.
    — Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2023
  • In the neighborhood itself, the vigorous uptake of these images inspired a kind of hope.
    — Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The one thing this frother had trouble with was the mixing of hot chocolate — there were even some dry clumps left after vigorous presses.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Even at a young age, Austin Butler knew he was destined for vigorous accent work.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Cons Not great for vigorous workouts because the waistband moved around.
    — Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Using the whisk, gently knead the matcha into the water and then whisk in a vigorous Z pattern until a foam appears.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The cost per player was $2,200, which was met by vigorous fundraising and generous donors.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2022
  • There could be a vigorous storm around Friday that looks a bit mild for much snow yet worth monitoring.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Flanagan headed back to Broadway in time to hear a vigorous ovation.
    — Adam Hochschild, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Later on, lights strobed as a whistle blew again, and vigorous jumping jacks ensued on stage.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 25 July 2022
  • And despite the vigorous corrective efforts of the second-wave feminist movement of the 1970s, there’s still the problem of time.
    — Jillian Steinhauer, The New Republic, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The movie is built around an interview with the legendary 91-year-old actor, still vigorous and voluble, with a seize-the-day cornball glow to him.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
  • New ball crew members are selected through a vigorous tryout process that takes place in late June.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself.
    — Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2023

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