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
Their zealous fans are starving for some type of success, and Jeanty simply has too much potential to be wasted as a result of putting himself in harm's way too often.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
His communication with the fans is also part of the job — especially in an era where zealous fans can easily trace an artist’s location because of social media, or put a phone in front of their faces demanding selfies.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet my social media feed is still replete with zealous defenses of the Israeli government, regardless of its actions, and accusations of antisemitism for anyone who says otherwise.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In a zealous desire to have the best lawn in the neighborhood, many fall into some common misconceptions about watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
His communication with the fans is also part of the job — especially in an era where zealous fans can easily trace an artist’s location because of social media, or put a phone in front of their faces demanding selfies.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet my social media feed is still replete with zealous defenses of the Israeli government, regardless of its actions, and accusations of antisemitism for anyone who says otherwise.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In a zealous desire to have the best lawn in the neighborhood, many fall into some common misconceptions about watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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Acclaimed Spanish auteur Carla Simón’s return to the fervent ground of her childhood is a deeply personal meditation on memory, identity and familial myth making.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Franco is well aware of the fervent fan casting.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nash-Taylor congratulated her stepdaughter on a beautiful wedding in an enthusiastic tribute to the couple's special day.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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When enthusiastic punters entered the online maze to reach the front of the queue, what would the damage actually be?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just as the most vocal skeptics of the SCORE Act within college sports decided to pledge their support for the bill, another is being introduced by one of the most ardent critics of the potential legislation that has been making its way through the House of Representatives.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the ardent annual cookie pushers have a new challenger.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As his star has risen, the performer born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio has become the most passionate and effective ambassador in Puerto Rican history.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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