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
Repeat that, over and over, with truth and vehemence.
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Davia Temin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But truthfully, his apology won’t erase the vehemence of his words primarily directed at our sister.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
And pardon my vehemence, but why isn’t Krystel V. McNeil as Kiara the social worker anywhere on the ballot???
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 June 2025
Despite the vehemence with which these claims are made, the basis for them is remarkably misguided.
—Laura Pitter, Foreign Affairs, 23 Aug. 2016
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Davia Temin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
But truthfully, his apology won’t erase the vehemence of his words primarily directed at our sister.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
And pardon my vehemence, but why isn’t Krystel V. McNeil as Kiara the social worker anywhere on the ballot???
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 June 2025
Despite the vehemence with which these claims are made, the basis for them is remarkably misguided.
—Laura Pitter, Foreign Affairs, 23 Aug. 2016
See All Example Sentences for vehemence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
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That’s why Mazzulla upped the intensity at training camp.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s that kind of intensity and fuel that has fanned the fire of Mirador in someways that’s really elevated the band and the performances.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Lakers got all the emotions from their star Friday night in a 49-point performance to lead a 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In these conditions, the gut’s nerves and the brain’s emotion-processing circuits are in unusually close communication.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prostate cancers are graded for aggressiveness in the Gleason grading system, which ranges from 6 to 10, with 10 being the most aggressive.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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Doctors assess the aggressiveness of prostate cancer using a measure called the Gleason score, which ranges from 6 to 10.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Your words facilitate warmth and connection today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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