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Recent Examples of zealousness
The Iranians are banking on American impatience stoked by partisan zealousness.
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Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealousness
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That’s unequivocally bad news for the left, but the unintended consequence of the right’s zeal to rig the maps could send Black voters back to the Dems in numbers a single candidate not named Obama could not.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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But in the zeal to meet the moment, regulatory authorities shouldn’t overlook the complexities of these treatments — and the very real risk of getting it wrong.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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The fervor around the series has taken hold of the book world and doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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That’s not to say all have been embraced with equal fervor at the box office.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The mayor’s veto was not based on policy, but rather on ideology and zealotry.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Skewering everything from leftist factional infighting to religious zealotry, the movie follows Brian (Graham Chapman), born in the same stable as Jesus and initially mistaken for him.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But McGee’s stories have always been charming in their maximalist exuberance and their nationalist specificity.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“Zealousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealousness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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