as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the fierceness of her denial prompted many people to wonder if maybe she was innocent after all
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Recent Examples of fierceness
The symbolic fierceness was backed up by AVG pilots in combat.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fierceness
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Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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That tends to increase the intensity and frequency of geomagnetic storms.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Detroit Tigers came into last offseason with some money to spend and a lot of aggressiveness.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Fierceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fierceness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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