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
Erdogan experienced firsthand the vehemence of this establishment antagonism when the Turkish military forced his political party, the Welfare Party, from power with a public memorandum in 1997.
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Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Or, worse, when that world is breaking down with such vehemence that the air seems to grow more toxic by the minute?
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The volume and vehemence of the dissents in the Island Trees decision were perhaps a reflection of the times.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
Other messages registered a sense of alarm — not over Mr. West’s offensive public statements or behavior, which seemed not to have deterred shoe sales, but over his shifting, outsize expectations and his vehemence in their private dealings.
—Megan Twohey, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
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Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Or, worse, when that world is breaking down with such vehemence that the air seems to grow more toxic by the minute?
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The volume and vehemence of the dissents in the Island Trees decision were perhaps a reflection of the times.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
Other messages registered a sense of alarm — not over Mr. West’s offensive public statements or behavior, which seemed not to have deterred shoe sales, but over his shifting, outsize expectations and his vehemence in their private dealings.
—Megan Twohey, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
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The company used independent carbon certification to assess the footprint of the farm, then calculated the carbon intensity of the wool to a product level value.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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The play exemplified the Trailblazers’ defensive intensity all game — a collective effort that produced a 63-54 victory in the prime-time matchup of Saturday’s Trinity-Mission League Showcase at the Intuit Dome.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From its stellar script to its exciting cast, his and Cybill’s enthusiasm for the book and their passion for filmmaking has and continues to define every part of this process.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Rancho Santa Fe’s La Valle Coastal Club experienced one of its biggest increases in golf and racquet sports memberships last year as enthusiasm built around a complete club overhaul.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Their stories reflect a jumble of emotions that catastrophe inevitably leaves in its wake.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Athie finds warmth in Olivier’s detachment, ably using his deep voice for a stilted delivery that makes this wayward man feel quite at home bonding with a single chair.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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This week’s warmth has hustled them along toward breaking buds.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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