as in vigor
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
She attacked her homework with renewed zeal after getting her first A. a politician known for his zeal for reform
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Recent Examples of zeal
That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Teammates who spoke to the Register said Roberts’ zeal did not annoy them.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump knows it, but still took a stab from his privileged bully pulpit in Switzerland with the zeal of neocolonialism.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
The appointees competed to demonstrate loyalist zeal.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Teammates who spoke to the Register said Roberts’ zeal did not annoy them.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump knows it, but still took a stab from his privileged bully pulpit in Switzerland with the zeal of neocolonialism.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
The appointees competed to demonstrate loyalist zeal.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeal
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Within Portugal, fado has had its ups and downs in popularity, but the genre is finally seeing a new era embrace its sound with vigor.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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From residency dropout to bestseller In the last few years, Attia has become a household name for those curious about longevity medicine, the science behind extending one’s lifespan while protecting health and vigor.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Schemmel’s passion these days is working as an ambassador and chief fundraiser for Best Day Ministries in downtown Longmont.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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If Boca Championship Wrestling sounds like an unusual passion project for a real-estate broker, Maschler is quick to explain the overlap.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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In practice that means less competition and more enthusiasm.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2026
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That’s a solid start for the $40 million production, which is expected to stick around beyond its debut, thanks to great word-of-mouth and enthusiasm for original horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mickela Mallozzi dances with the same fervor that Anthony Bourdain brought to eating, that Sam Brown brings to vacationing, and that Rick Steves brings to doing Europe on a shoestring.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The fervor over the company in 2021, which sent the struggling video retailer’s stock up 2,700%, was inspired in part by hedge funds and retail investors’ understanding that the company was growing obsolete.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Zeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeal. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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