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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Recent Examples of fervent
Some of the president's most fervent supporters are voicing discontent with Trump − or at least his administration and top law enforcement officials − over apparent U-turns and missteps six months into his second term.
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USA Today, 12 July 2025
The evidence mounted, and by 1665, even Huygens’s most fervent opponents became convinced that Saturn had a ring.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
Since his days on the campaign trail Trump has been fervent in his decision to eliminate the department.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The company became known for their Thursday product drops, both online and in stores: its product scarcity model, which was copied throughout the industry, drove up demand and sparked a fervent resale market.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
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USA Today, 12 July 2025
The evidence mounted, and by 1665, even Huygens’s most fervent opponents became convinced that Saturn had a ring.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
Since his days on the campaign trail Trump has been fervent in his decision to eliminate the department.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The company became known for their Thursday product drops, both online and in stores: its product scarcity model, which was copied throughout the industry, drove up demand and sparked a fervent resale market.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervent
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When colleges support these efforts, faculty champions are able to build powerful partnerships around campus, while passionate students find creative and effective ways to connect with their peers.—
Sharon Bloyd-Peshkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars staffed by passionate locals and patronized by an in-the-know clientele have begun to push Nice back into the spotlight.—
Sloane Crosley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In a searing rebuttal days before the British socialite was convicted for procuring victims for Epstein’s abuse in December 2021, Comey spoke to the perverted duo’s reasons for targeting teens from disadvantaged backgrounds.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
17 July 2025
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In a searing ruling against the Trump administration, a federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked federal agents from using racial profiling to carry out indiscriminate immigration arrests that advocates say have terrorized Angelenos, forced people into hiding and damaged the local economy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the two hottest days on record for Tennessee occurred less than two weeks apart in 1930.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Menu highlights include the hot honey chicken sandwich, loaded hot Nashville fries and classic hot tenders. Details: 8386 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 103, Peoria.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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By the end, even the most ardent England supporter had to have some sympathy with Italy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene—Georgia’s 14th District The firebrand Republican has been one of Trump’s most ardent supporters on Capitol Hill since her election in 2021.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 July 2025
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The action star, 62, now has a Guinness World Records title for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, the organization announced Thursday, June 5.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Tom Cruise has been awarded the Guinness World Record for most burning parachute jumps by an individual, netting a whopping 16 flaming jumps while filming Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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The finish is long and intense, with lingering orchard fruits and spices.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That’s due in part to the fluidity and intense candor of each member’s writing.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervent. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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