as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the fierceness of her denial prompted many people to wonder if maybe she was innocent after all
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Recent Examples of fierceness
For over 30 years, Judy Reyes has graced Hollywood with her fierceness.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While the Panthers might have other, bigger needs on Day 2 of the draft, Rivers plays with a fierceness and energy that Morgan can certainly appreciate.
—Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Meyers definitely attacked with a fierceness.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
His mother bequeathed to him her fierceness.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s allies attribute much of this to the governor’s fierceness in the redistricting efforts.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
His fierceness, driven by the need to protect his child, is the motor of a movie that people have continued to see (and talk about) for months after its September release.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Compelled by a sense of justice, Khuloud, invested with fierceness and humor by Al Massri, finds herself more and more on the outside of her husband’s social and business circles.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
The daughter of one former city mayor and the sister of another, her colleagues have often attributed that upbringing to her sharp negotiating tactics and fierceness in politics.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
While the Panthers might have other, bigger needs on Day 2 of the draft, Rivers plays with a fierceness and energy that Morgan can certainly appreciate.
—Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Meyers definitely attacked with a fierceness.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
His mother bequeathed to him her fierceness.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s allies attribute much of this to the governor’s fierceness in the redistricting efforts.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
His fierceness, driven by the need to protect his child, is the motor of a movie that people have continued to see (and talk about) for months after its September release.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Compelled by a sense of justice, Khuloud, invested with fierceness and humor by Al Massri, finds herself more and more on the outside of her husband’s social and business circles.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
The daughter of one former city mayor and the sister of another, her colleagues have often attributed that upbringing to her sharp negotiating tactics and fierceness in politics.
—Cnn.com, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fierceness
Noun
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Unfortunately, the researchers were unable to measure the intensity directly, but theoretical estimates suggest the team may have boosted the laser intensity to 10^23 W per cm2.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Though South Florida usually sees wildfire activity in May, the speed and intensity of fires have been exacerbated by the dry conditions.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Bears display aggressiveness towards visitors Aggressive bears have been a concern in the park since April, with the animals chasing people and even biting them.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The two have been engaging in a subtle war of online words with fans noting passive aggressiveness to the max.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fierceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fierceness. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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