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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
Noun
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His dedication to his craft and his competitiveness fueled his zeal for the win at the cookoff.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Queenstown has no shortage of adventure activities that square a zeal for exhilaration with a scenic backdrop.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It is also observed with fervor in the national capital of New Delhi and other northern Indian states such as Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 1979 revolution will have finally reached its thermidor and abandoned its founding zealotry.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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Both the principled zealotry of Douglas and the compromise-forging acumen of Dirksen are urgently needed if our communities and country will successfully tackle the formidable challenges that confront us.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Comedian Pulkit Mani performed a sharp mimicry of Modi's exuberance and awkward hugs while meeting world leaders.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Filipino girl group, comprising Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, became the first band from the Philippines to perform at the music festival — and the Pinoy pride shone back at them, with a packed crowd whose exuberance rivaled the energy exuding from BINI onstage.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Great cast members display an infectious enthusiasm that inspires visitors to want to get into their load row and onto that boat and sit down as swiftly as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thus began a series of responses that suggested perhaps his enthusiasm is in jest — or maybe not?—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Zealousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealousness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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