verve

noun

ˈvərv How to pronounce verve (audio)
Definition of vervenext
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 For whatever reason, America celebrated its 250th birthday with far less sustained verve than its 200th. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 After seeing a few buckets go in, Jones appeared to have even more verve as a defender. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026 Jamie Squire / Getty Images Where was the verve from the previous matches? — David Hickey, NBC news, 7 July 2026 Guy sang with typical verve and gusto. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for verve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verve
  1. vigor
  2. energy
Noun
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy

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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verve. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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