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Recent Examples of vehemence 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 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 See All Example Sentences for vehemence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
  • Other benefits of acupuncture were pain intensity reduction, an improvement of physical functions, and fewer anxiety symptoms.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • So there’s certainly more intensity and more gore.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Stein, for now, was happy to accept Dodge’s enthusiasm.
    Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Swift’s 149-show, five-continent expedition encapsulated a tsunami of emotions not just among her fans, but her own journey through a very public breakup, a fling and, as indicated by her engagement to Kelce, knee-buckling love.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Breslow suggested that the same aggressiveness needs to be present this winter to keep pace with the rest of the league.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Critics have raised concerns about the aggressiveness of some raids, potential due-process violations, and the treatment of migrants in custody, amid growing national scrutiny of the administration’s immigration policies.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • My focus was always trying to bring the kind of complexities of the kink world to the screen…trying to find the warmth in that community rather than be like Prince Albert, whips, chains, and gags.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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