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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Sherman sinks his teeth (no pun intended) into the material with gusto, directing the actors at a swift clip to tell the story of a mismatched reporter and doctor who uncover a grim conspiracy of medical experimentation.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Santa Cruz’s tiny agonies manage a delicate balance between stately, shimmering guitar lines and plaintive synthesizer accompaniment while Bazan sings with a gusto that bests his finest performances.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
With a gusto that recalls Gramma Tala (Rachel House) from the 2016 feature, Moana teaches Simea about their people’s history.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
And the weather will continue with gusto this week: A strong clipper storm — a system that forms in Canada and moves across the Great Lakes into the United States — is set to move in from Quebec on Thursday, bringing heavy snow to Michigan, the National Weather Service said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Santa Cruz’s tiny agonies manage a delicate balance between stately, shimmering guitar lines and plaintive synthesizer accompaniment while Bazan sings with a gusto that bests his finest performances.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
With a gusto that recalls Gramma Tala (Rachel House) from the 2016 feature, Moana teaches Simea about their people’s history.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
And the weather will continue with gusto this week: A strong clipper storm — a system that forms in Canada and moves across the Great Lakes into the United States — is set to move in from Quebec on Thursday, bringing heavy snow to Michigan, the National Weather Service said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Gusto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusto. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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