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Recent Examples of vehemence While Tomlin’s not about to start dropping F-bombs on the airwaves, the vehemence of his response to a momentary disruption of concentration should serve as a reminder that sideline reporters perform a largely thankless job. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024 The union voted by a nearly unanimous tally - 96 percent - to strike, indicating a serious failure to understand the vehemence with which the union workers expected a fulfillment of their demands. Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Yet there’s a particular vehemence to the concern about how long runtimes have gotten that suggests this conversation reflects our fears about all the ways the world is changing. Constance Grady, Vox, 17 May 2024 Many court watchers were surprised at the vehemence of the conservative justices’ defense of Trump’s claim that presidents must be immune from prosecution to carry out their duties. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vehemence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
  • The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
  • There has to be urgency, there has to be force, there has to be intensity, there has to [be] concentration.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2025
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.
    Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • But the Telugu movie that works across the country is still rooted in Indian emotions and mythology.
    Vishal Menon, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • There’s just all sorts of emotions, but overwhelmingly, gratitude.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 May 2025
  • Mixing materials and varying finishes—brushed, polished, antiqued—adds warmth and depth.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025

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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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