as in fervor
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Recent Examples of zealotry
But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry.
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Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Those who hoped to simply wait out this period of repression and zealotry now realize that there is no returning to the way things were.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
Johnny Smith wakes from a years-long coma with psychic abilities, only to discover a world chock-full of protests, corruption, religious zealotry, and crumbling faith in the American dream.
—The Week Us, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
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Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Those who hoped to simply wait out this period of repression and zealotry now realize that there is no returning to the way things were.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
Johnny Smith wakes from a years-long coma with psychic abilities, only to discover a world chock-full of protests, corruption, religious zealotry, and crumbling faith in the American dream.
—The Week Us, theweek, 23 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
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The fervor for all things related to artificial intelligence that fueled much of their rally has started to calm down.Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024
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After a Venezuelan migrant killed Laken Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University who previously attended the University of Georgia, in February, her death ignited anti-immigrant fervor on the right that placed the blame on Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris’s immigration record.Maya King, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Likely because of its life-affirming message, joyous dance sequences and old-fashioned musical zeal — all of which show up in this latest production starring Cheyenne Jackson as the nightclub owner Georges, Kevin Cahoon as the drag star Albin, and Ryan J. Haddad as their son, Jean-Michel.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Over the past four years, antitrust enforcement has become unmoored from its economic foundations, driven instead by ideological zeal and political opportunism.Mark Jamison, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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So, despite the good news, most of the exuberance in the company’s stock price surrounding ANF’s significantly higher financials this year and raised FY2024 guidance have been moderated.Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The memo reflects the exuberance that Trump staffers and allies exude in interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations.Sophia Cai, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Before long, there seemingly wasn’t an arts organization in Cincinnati that didn’t benefit from Warner's generosity and enthusiasm.Provided by Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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Geillis finds his lack of enthusiasm odd and deduces that something grave must be troubling him.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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