as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays
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Recent Examples of pep
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was spotted emphatically hitting a cowbell on camera.
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Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In an effort to stay close to the game, Neuman joined the pep club, supporting the same boys who refused to play with her.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every pep band needs members like Stanaha’ Fox.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In an effort to stay close to the game, Neuman joined the pep club, supporting the same boys who refused to play with her.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Every pep band needs members like Stanaha’ Fox.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 6-3, 241-pound Joly would be the direct backup to Dalton Kincaid from a skill set perspective, and could give the Bills some more juice at tight end.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The New England cannabis convention going on the same day in Boston has more juice than the GOP confab in Worcester.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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