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
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • And the who, what and why of the vengeful spirit is the narrative pull of the play — along with the tense anticipation of more revelations, suspicions and shocks.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • Chelsea’s right side operated with dynamism, as players interchanged positions seamlessly.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of dynamism
Noun
  • The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lay the chicken, breast side up, on a cutting board and slather all over with the lemon juice mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Understanding Your Induction Cooktop Induction cooking is much different from gas or electric cooking because, with an induction cooktop, the cookware is heated directly through electromagnetic induction.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The suit does not specify how much of the $4 million worth of gas went to Freedom Fuel stations or indicate whether the stations have a relationship with KRSM or Kazmi.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of life

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“Esprit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esprit. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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