Definition of fervencynext

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Recent Examples of fervency Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 The fervency of acclaim that the movie spawned—$1 billion worldwide at the box office and a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars—suggested, somewhat chillingly, that the masses found catharsis in this tale. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024 There were several questions centered around the fervency of support for each candidate, including on favorability, concerns about age and whether each party’s presumptive nominee should actually be the nominee. — Philip Bump, Washington Post, 27 June 2024 Yes, this is something of a dangerous endeavor, given the fervency with which Nolan’s work is debated — by both his obsessive fans and his quite vocal detractors. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024 That innate fervency is still on display in a very different venue today, when Jenner materializes on my laptop screen to provide guidance on several of my innermost dilemmas. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023 The real religious fervency of Daigle’s songs do lend their stadium-sized ambitions—and their heavy gospel influence—some extra weight and legitimacy. — Sam C. Mac, Chron, 24 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervency
Noun
  • For a while, the music hangs there, pieces echoing each other with increasing intensity.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The 13-inch Neo is designed to handle low-intensity productivity tasks, browsing, streaming, and AI features for students, families, and first-time Mac buyers.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Jean Dorneval, a former Haiti defense minister, said while there is public enthusiasm and support among Haitians for Bukele’s troops, the government needs to provide answers.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.
    — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Feel free to add a blazer or a turtleneck for extra warmth in case your office AC is still on.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Harris offered Mirren further coverage and warmth beneath her gown with black nylon tights, a wardrobe staple for most during the colder months.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The fervor against data centers is spreading across the state.
    — Naomi Nix, Time, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Like a lot of his contemporaries, Skino’s raps depend on rhythmic stasis and the context and fervor of his disses more than his ability to assemble a rhyme scheme or a clever punchline.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Fervency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervency. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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