zealousness

noun

Definition of zealousnessnext
as in zeal

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Recent Examples of zealousness The Iranians are banking on American impatience stoked by partisan zealousness. — Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealousness
  1. zeal
  2. fervor
  3. zealotry
  4. exuberance
  5. enthusiasm
Noun
  • The Dodgers are also unifier of the 29 other teams who are joined in their zeal to see the Dodgers lose.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Still, that has not meant Trump has any less zeal for this 2020 rabbit hole.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of zeal
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  • The films also rolled into being at a time when antisemitism is on the rise and anti-Israel fervor over the Gaza war has put Jews on the defensive.
    — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Even before the swearing-in ceremony, supporters flooded social media with the same partisan trademark fervor of veteran politicians, suggesting that while the faces may be new, political habits remain the same.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fervor
Noun
  • There is no scientific way to quantify the utility of Iranian zealotry.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
  • The mayor’s veto was not based on policy, but rather on ideology and zealotry.
    — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Definition of zealotry
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • Every boardroom has an AI agenda, yet most services companies are still struggling to convert enthusiasm into predictable, scalable revenue.
    — Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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