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Recent Examples of zealotry
This pivot could become painful for Jewish communities at a time of rising antisemitism and anti-Israel zealotry around the world.
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Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
The reputation of the debonair painter must be shielded from progressive zealotry.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Their position rejects the possibility of compromise and coexistence, choosing radical zealotry instead.
—Chai Posner, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
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Joshua Stanton, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
The reputation of the debonair painter must be shielded from progressive zealotry.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Their position rejects the possibility of compromise and coexistence, choosing radical zealotry instead.
—Chai Posner, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
Noun
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The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 1960s marked a significant pivot in cultural mores, from the adherence to convention both socially and stylistically at the dawn of the decade to the age of antiestablishment fervor and personal empowerment as the period progressed.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because of this zeal, others are ready to listen to you and, perhaps, follow your lead.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t youthful exuberance or a momentary lapse.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This reveals how enthusiasm without integration discipline wastes time and capital.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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