as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
surprised by the fervor that her parents' old love letters contained when she discovered them in the attic
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Recent Examples of fervor
In the swelling worshiping milieu, the transactional nature of politics is washed away in a hot potion of religious fervor.
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John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.
—Haley Strack, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
In Palm Beach County, the best of the best still sells quickly—just not with the musical-chairs fervor of two years ago.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.
—Haley Strack, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
—Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
In Palm Beach County, the best of the best still sells quickly—just not with the musical-chairs fervor of two years ago.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervor
Noun
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6, which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Within a few years, the intensity and demands of their big lives and careers brought new pressure — and problems for the couple.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Try to identify emotions beyond frustration, annoyance or other shades of anger.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are moments of levity scattered throughout, a necessity when dealing with subject matter as harsh and cold as inevitable mortality, but they're surgically placed to extract the most emotion out of the player.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The conversation revealed Francis' characteristic warmth and accessibility, moving many participants to tears.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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From red hair and circular blush at Coachella to the resurrection of minimal manicures for Easter, this week’s celebrity beauty moments were all about warmth and length for spring.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His unique passions and experiences lead him to create works that truly resonate with his audience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At age 14, Tom Schröder had no idea that his passion for sailing would lead him to an ocean odyssey spanning the globe.—
Katia Damborsky,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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