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Recent Examples of fanaticism
In Paul’s time, Josephus was a perfect instance of the first kind, a brilliant military leader who, when faced with the fanaticism of his cohorts, chose to shift his allegiance to Rome.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Alexei Koseff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for fanaticism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanaticism
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In the months since his Administration rolled back long-standing sanctions, Venezuela’s ten-year sovereign bond has soared, and investors have flocked to Caracas with the zeal of bargain hunters at a flea market.
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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.
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When authenticity becomes uncompromising, candor turns belligerent, consistency becomes rigid, or principled decision-making morphs into dogmatism, even the best intentions can backfire.
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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.
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His feverish obsession is a frontal assault on democracy.
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Thomas, as the team described during the panel, is envisioned as someone who already has an existing relationship with the Blue Angel mushroom, and treats it with religious obsession, in Hely’s words.
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If philosophy begins in wonder, trenchant social drama seems to start in laughter.
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The transformation was unveiled at an intimate panel talk at Lacoste’s flagship on Regent Street, where the tennis legend sat down with fans to discuss the new campaign and the philosophies behind his success.
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Additionally, evidence pointed to Rinderknecht’s infatuation with Luigi Mangione, the suspect facing two state cases and one federal prosecution tied to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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Several companies announced their own cryptocurrencies or pivoted to blockchain during the height of crypto mania.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, bipolar disorder is marked by periods of mania, along with depressive episodes.
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China, for its part, has turned open weights into doctrine.
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In his decision, Chief District Chief Judge Amos Mazzant ruled that a First Amendment protection for churches, known as the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine, applied to Gateway.
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“Fanaticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanaticism. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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