as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
I don't have the gusto to go on a strenuous hike right now
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Recent Examples of gusto
That's because the monsoon rains that fed the grassland ecosystem for centuries are not arriving on schedule and with their usual gusto.
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Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
If Ryan Gosling wants to get a marching band to wish his lady a very happy birthday, Fallon and the gang are going to accommodate that request — with gusto.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
On one hand, the enthusiasm almost undermines its own point; if such an event were actually common it wouldn’t be celebrated with such gusto.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
If Ryan Gosling wants to get a marching band to wish his lady a very happy birthday, Fallon and the gang are going to accommodate that request — with gusto.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
On one hand, the enthusiasm almost undermines its own point; if such an event were actually common it wouldn’t be celebrated with such gusto.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
As did the fact that our professors were clearly having a wonderful time, joining in our creative-writing exercises and drawing lessons with gusto.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gusto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusto
Noun
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During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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