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
As the agency’s OK seemed near, the season premiere of South Park on Paramount’s Comedy Central on Wednesday eviscerated Trump – and Paramount’s legal settlement – with a vehemence that’s become increasingly rare.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Repeat that, over and over, with truth and vehemence.
—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
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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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Repeat that, over and over, with truth and vehemence.
—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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
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Here, the trio sharpens its focus, marrying clever production with the soul-eating intensity that propelled its rise.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Classic shades such as oxblood and rust provide an intensity that doesn’t overpower when used in head-to-toe looks, while statured reds add energy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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But playing the first assistant is separating business and emotion.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Hathaway’s portrayal of the typically opulent song is grounded in reality first, without sacrificing any of its big emotions.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Some Trump-boosting podcasters and influencers cheered the FCC’s aggressiveness on Tuesday.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Not long into his second term, Bush sat uncomfortably as Stephen Colbert, then a Comedy Central host, hammered him with an aggressiveness unusual for the dinner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Vij notes that wooden cabinets offer a sense of warmth and coziness, as well as nostalgia, but there’s a practicality, too.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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The staff's warmth transcends language anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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