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
Of course, much of the fervor has been driven by Ohtani, who is coming off one of the greatest individual seasons in MLB history.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
But – again, in Crutchfield’s view – the Sharks did not pursue the ball with their usual fervor.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
But – again, in Crutchfield’s view – the Sharks did not pursue the ball with their usual fervor.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fervor
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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With 10 other governors in the room, the bipartisan enthusiasm was clear: States are committed to expanding opportunities that give students real-world learning experiences and clear pathways to economic mobility.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead of scanning for signs of danger, try slowing down and tuning into your own body and emotions first.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Which parent, like William, hasn’t wanted to share their passion with their children?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Zia’s passion for democratic engagement work, initiative to plan countless voter registration drives and educational programming throughout the year, and willingness to lead large projects has significantly contributed to the expansion and visibility of these efforts.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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