1
as in emphatic
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
vehement complaints about the restaurant's poor service
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2
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
despite the vehement opposition of the club's treasurer, the motion was passed
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3
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a vehement defender of the rights of minorities
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Recent Examples of vehement
Since her final episode, Oh has been vehement in her stance of not playing Cristina again.
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But there is vehement opposition from some Republicans about significant cuts to the program, including Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, who has vowed to not support any measure that would lead to cuts in Medicaid benefits.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
The bill received both acclaim and vehement rejection from committee members, and members of the public there to testify.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
According to Warburton, Barbara shared her husband's strict adherence to their Catholic faith and vehement disapproval of their son's most popular shows.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But there is vehement opposition from some Republicans about significant cuts to the program, including Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, who has vowed to not support any measure that would lead to cuts in Medicaid benefits.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
The bill received both acclaim and vehement rejection from committee members, and members of the public there to testify.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
According to Warburton, Barbara shared her husband's strict adherence to their Catholic faith and vehement disapproval of their son's most popular shows.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehement
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But Keegan Bradley's dramatic win at the Travelers Championship earned him a rare and emphatic nod.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Four years ago, when The Athletic asked this precise question of Chelsea fans on X, the answer was emphatic, with Tottenham Hotspur garnering 58.6 per cent of the vote.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 June 2025
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Anybody who thought Messi would rest after the intense international tournament does not know Messi.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Women’s sports are stealing the show like never before – record breaking viewership, game changing coverage and a wave of passionate fans fueling the momentum.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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This vine, while beautiful, is a vigorous grower that spreads by self-seeding, layering, and runners.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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No better example of this can be found than in the absence of debate in the contemporary U.S. about the treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis, whatever outcome such vigorous discussion might produce.—
James L. Gibson,
The Conversation,
26 June 2025
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Oftentimes, enrolling in an intensive language program qualifies someone for a student visa, depending on the requirements of that country (more on that later).—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
27 June 2025
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Designed to withstand intensive training, Lacoste’s abrasion-resistant piqué fabric is made with Ultra Dry moisture-wicking technology for more breathable wear.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Spurred on by her fervent belief in Jones’s talent, Morrison was determined to ensure that Corregidora made an impression, well aware of how a successful debut could define a fiction writer’s career—particularly that of a Black woman fiction writer.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The Messi-Inter Miami Effect Amid all that, contests with South American teams have seen fervent crowds.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The tree has aggressive roots that can upend lawn turf and crack pavement.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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But the company’s aggressive marketing triggered backlash.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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To put that drop into context, Gates was the fifth richest person alive on July 3, highlighting the fierce (and sometimes erratic) battle to make it to the top 10.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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With so many players in the game, the competition is simultaneously fierce and toothless.—
Todd Fisher,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Vehement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehement. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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