1
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the vehemence in her voice when she insisted that she never gossiped surprised me
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2
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
every cause that she pursues is pursued with great vehemence
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Recent Examples of vehemence
And pardon my vehemence, but why isn’t Krystel V. McNeil as Kiara the social worker anywhere on the ballot???
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 June 2025
The unusual vehemence of city parkers could have something to do with the fact that circling for a spot produces a hormonal response similar to being at war.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The PiS is tightening its political grip, and the opposition has responded with increasing vehemence—all while a health crisis gains ground and an economic one looms.
—Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2020
There has been a vehemence, a ferocity, even a kind of rage to his conduct that transcends the mere pursuit of vengeance.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 June 2025
The unusual vehemence of city parkers could have something to do with the fact that circling for a spot produces a hormonal response similar to being at war.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The PiS is tightening its political grip, and the opposition has responded with increasing vehemence—all while a health crisis gains ground and an economic one looms.
—Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2020
There has been a vehemence, a ferocity, even a kind of rage to his conduct that transcends the mere pursuit of vengeance.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
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Cuomo would also have to demonstrate to the public how detrimental a Mamdani win would be to New York City and the Democratic Party, and deliver a higher level of intensity and passion in his messaging.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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La Costa’s group fitness classes span everything from yoga, spin, and Pilates to power boxing, high intensity interval training, and cardiovascular boot camp.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The market has been buoyed by a strong corporate earnings season and undeterred investor enthusiasm about AI.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Find the quotes that capture raw emotion, then talk your offer through in simple language.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There's no better way to fill your home with warmth and coziness than burning candles.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Chinese entrepreneur Edison Deng is out to find new ways to tap that sprawling market by combining the warmth of a raising pet with the convenience of cutting-edge consumer electronics.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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