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
Its second season, dubbed Asylum, is set mostly in 1964 and follows the tales of the staff and inmates who occupy the fictional mental institution Briarcliff Manor, run by the Catholic Church and overseen by zealous nun Sister Jude (Jessica Lange).
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The partygoers were not necessarily as zealous.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
What if the sport’s chosen one narratives, hyper-zealous fandoms, and national Sunday worship services weren’t an extension of Christianity, but rather a demonic inversion of it?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
The industry is working through excess barrels and an over-zealous embrace of premiumization, while consumers recalibrate price and style preferences.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
The partygoers were not necessarily as zealous.
—Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
What if the sport’s chosen one narratives, hyper-zealous fandoms, and national Sunday worship services weren’t an extension of Christianity, but rather a demonic inversion of it?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
The industry is working through excess barrels and an over-zealous embrace of premiumization, while consumers recalibrate price and style preferences.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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The instrumentals are as intricate and lush as her fervent vocal runs, which rise and collapse within seconds.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Shawnee, a slate of Democratic-leaning candidates bested their conservative rivals, fueled by fervent voter support for tax rebate programs and infrastructure projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obama’s enthusiastic showings for both candidates was a test of whether his sway over the Democratic Party still remains after his support for Harris failed to boost her to the White House a year ago and angered black male voters who felt unfairly accused of sexism.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thornton did not respond to our request for comment on this story, but IndieWire found proof of public interactions Bolea had with the actor, positioning them as enthusiastic supporters of each other’s work at a time when love for Art the Clown was spreading quickly.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The book, ardent yet measured, is unsentimental in a way few show-business bios are.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The healthy-dose of cheese in this recipe will convert even the most ardent broccoli hater.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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With more than 33 billion plays and one of the most passionate fanbases on the Roblox platform, Grow a Garden is a game where players cultivate thriving gardens, trade crops, decorate worlds, and collaborate in seasonal events.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both are impeccably made and performed and will have passionate supporters.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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