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Examples of zeal in a Sentence
- … he was uncomfortable with their lavish parties and their collector's zeal for the most expensive, most ostentatious brand names—Rolex and Prada and Farragamo. —Anne Tyler, Digging to America, 2006
- In 1248, channelling his piety into crusading zeal, Louis embarked on the Seventh Crusade, against the wishes of the Pope and against the judgement of his counsellors. —Alistair Horne, Seven Ages of Paris, 2002
- He showed his anatomical zeal by robbing a wayside gibbet, smuggling the bones back home and reconstructing the skeleton. —Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, 1997
Recent Examples of zeal from the Web
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From what’s publicly known, however, Mueller appears to be pursuing these questions with all appropriate zeal.
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Sure, the fanatic’s zeal is almost untranslatable for those outside of his or her belief system; what is obvious and logical to the true believer sounds deranged or offensive or dangerous to the one on the outside.
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From the sparkling fingers of pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and otherworldly work of ondes martenot specialist Cynthia Millar at the front to the vast percussion section at the back, the forces under Welser-Most played with genuine zeal and aplomb.
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Abstract considerations are rendered with an extravagantly theatrical zeal that never flags.
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None of these cases are directly applicable to North Korea, which advanced further and with greater zeal than any of the others.
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These fiery rams are known for their zeal and ambition, along with their competitive nature and explosive tempers.
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China, which produces 85% of the world’s rare earths, sharply tightened export quotas in 2010 with OPEC-like zeal.
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And the troubled South American nation has embraced cryptocurrencies such Bitcoin and Etheremum with zeal.
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Origin and Etymology of zeal
Middle English zele, from Late Latin zelus, from Greek zēlos
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First Known Use: 14th century
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See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of zeal
passion, fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, zeal mean intense emotion compelling action. passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable.
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- was a slave to his passions
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- read the poem aloud with great fervor
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- the ardor of their honeymoon soon faded
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- never showed much enthusiasm for sports
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- preaches with fanatical zeal
ZEAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of zeal for English Language Learners
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: a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
ZEAL Defined for Kids
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Definition of zeal for Students
: eager desire to get something done or see something succeed
- Feeling better, she attacked her homework with renewed zeal.
- —Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy
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