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as in zeal
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as in dogmatism
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Recent Examples of fanaticism
As much as an institutional critique, Szpila has given us a parable on the dangers of fanaticism and the necessity of radicalism, and the obvious parallel between the rigidity of belief systems.
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Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
For 47 years, this has been a regime hellbent on one thing only — exporting destabilization all over the world to suit their religious fanaticism.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Others are fighting religious fanaticism in their communities or are looking for a place to discuss their own spiritual journeys.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
There was enough similarity in the complaints filed with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation to imply that the fanaticism came directly from the Pentagon, where Hegseth himself has been leading prayer meetings during duty hours.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
For 47 years, this has been a regime hellbent on one thing only — exporting destabilization all over the world to suit their religious fanaticism.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Others are fighting religious fanaticism in their communities or are looking for a place to discuss their own spiritual journeys.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
There was enough similarity in the complaints filed with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation to imply that the fanaticism came directly from the Pentagon, where Hegseth himself has been leading prayer meetings during duty hours.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanaticism
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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But there is a difference between his expression of unflinching conservatism, on the bench and off, and his willingness, even his zeal, to condemn an entire political movement, one with more than historical interest.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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But for the audience the scariest revelation in the conversation isn’t his dogmatism.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Against the backdrop of the city's elegant architecture, Lopez floated through the evening in a voluminous butter yellow gown that captured two of fashion's current obsessions.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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For all their speed-to-market and trend obsessions, fashion companies struggle to update the systems and materials that go into their products, meaning churn reigns and improvements are consigned to that oft-uttered utopian destination known as ‘when there’s time’.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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California’s system for choosing judges is a compromise between two competing legal philosophies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Gavi has been handed the number 9 shirt, which tells you everything about the philosophy, but the man set to lead the line is Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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After all, romantic comedies aren’t about the beauty and dynamics of love so much as the fizzy allure of lust and infatuation.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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This is not a dynamic unique to infatuation or early-stage novelty.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Multiple fans have even suggested the league offices should investigate De'Aaron Fox for throwing the game in the second half, citing several instances including his insistence on going for a layup on the penultimate possession instead of dribbling out more clock or even waiting to be fouled.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The concern is whether such stocks shot too high, too fast because of AI mania, and their careening moves have sometimes reversed direction by the hour.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Admittedly, as a New Yorker, my algorithm was mostly a constant stream of Knicks mania.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Give me these women and their doctrine loophole minutiae.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 July 2025
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If the Islamic Republic could be replaced with something more pragmatic and less ideologically driven than Khomeini’s revolutionary doctrine, few in the Arab Gulf would mourn.—
H.A. Hellyer,
Time,
30 June 2025
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“Fanaticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanaticism. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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