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
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.
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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
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Fans' emphatic celebration of Combs' verdict mirrors similar behavior throughout the high-profile trial, which ignited a ferocious media circus among journalists, social media influencers and zealous supporters of Combs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
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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
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Fans' emphatic celebration of Combs' verdict mirrors similar behavior throughout the high-profile trial, which ignited a ferocious media circus among journalists, social media influencers and zealous supporters of Combs.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
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Human Rights Watch researcher Andreas Harsono told CNN that Prabowo remains popular amongst his most fervent supporters and backers from the military and business elites.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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During the day, fans can meander in and out of matches, keyed by the soundtrack of fervent applause in a close match, of grunts and skidding sneakers just a few feet away.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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All hail this ardent, ferocious, baroque, bonkers bard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shinola continues to be an ardent promoter of Made in America.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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