esprit

noun

i-ˈsprē How to pronounce esprit (audio)
Definition of espritnext
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind the dance company has an infectious esprit that captivates audiences

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Recent Examples of esprit In Hujar’s images, this formidable woman is drained of esprit; what remains is the mask. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 In power, their Cheka harnessed the esprit of a military-religious order of knights with the atrocious violence of a gangster hit squad. — Time, 24 Aug. 2023 As hip-hop rose from an underground phenomenon to a global vernacular, that esprit—of being the best, the baddest, the most beautiful—never vanished. — Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2021 Each outfit in the show is accompanied by a headpiece that features a corresponding term, such as esprit, vitality, and self-determination. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2021 The assembly has moved online because of the coronavirus, compounding the pandemic's blows to the city's economy and worldly esprit. — Jennifer Peltz, Star Tribune, 21 Sep. 2020 College deans wanted to establish the same esprit-de-corps within houses as could be found in an exclusive fraternity, but that required engineering. — Carla Yanni, Smithsonian, 6 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esprit
  1. vigor
  2. energy
  3. spirit
  4. dynamism
  5. juice
  6. gas
  7. life
Noun
  • Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • August 8 is 8/8; double eights are an extreme force of nature that adds vigor to our intentions.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • In that spirit, don’t expect to see superstars such as Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw or Nick Bosa.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The backstory L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux property, was built in 1929 as a commission for Allen Knight, an adventurer and author, as a way to bring together the artistic spirit of Carmel-by-the-Sea and European traditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • But institutions and economic dynamism—how fast an economy innovates and shifts resources—also play a role in the dollar’s strength.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Destrier’s visual dynamism is also expressed in its dimensions and stance.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • That meant the service was going to last at least a half-hour longer than usual to make room for eating a small wafer and drinking a tiny plastic cup of Welch’s grape juice in remembrance of Jesus.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
  • High outdoor temperatures require the grapes to be cooled before being gently pressed in stainless steel machines to extract the highest quality free-run juice, a crucial step in sparkling wine production that cannot be rushed.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • The Shell gas logo is displayed at a gas station on April 27, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The war in Iran has jolted gas and diesel markets with little end in sight.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Indy was first brought to life at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park in 1989 with the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of life

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“Esprit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esprit. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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