as in fervent
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; filled with zeal
zealous fans She was one of the president's most zealous supporters. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.
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Recent Examples of zealous
The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who have a zealous focus on either an industry niche or a customer niche.
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Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The model rules of professional responsibility, posted on the American Bar Association's website, include plenty of reasons for lawyers today to become zealous advocates in support of the rule of law.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Historians, typically zealous advocates for unfettered access, have never disputed this claim, and preliminary reviews support this contention.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The model rules of professional responsibility, posted on the American Bar Association's website, include plenty of reasons for lawyers today to become zealous advocates in support of the rule of law.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Historians, typically zealous advocates for unfettered access, have never disputed this claim, and preliminary reviews support this contention.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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And of course, the ship’s enthusiastic and highly experienced dive masters are always there make sure the diving is safe and fun.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Among Mao’s most ardent admirers, there’s a sense of pride that the US president appears to be borrowing from the revolutionary playbook of their esteemed supreme leader.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Prime Minister Modi in India has been a very ardent Hindu nationalist.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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