1
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the vehemence in her voice when she insisted that she never gossiped surprised me
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2
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
every cause that she pursues is pursued with great vehemence
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Recent Examples of vehemence
While Tomlin’s not about to start dropping F-bombs on the airwaves, the vehemence of his response to a momentary disruption of concentration should serve as a reminder that sideline reporters perform a largely thankless job.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
The union voted by a nearly unanimous tally - 96 percent - to strike, indicating a serious failure to understand the vehemence with which the union workers expected a fulfillment of their demands.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Yet there’s a particular vehemence to the concern about how long runtimes have gotten that suggests this conversation reflects our fears about all the ways the world is changing.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 17 May 2024
Many court watchers were surprised at the vehemence of the conservative justices’ defense of Trump’s claim that presidents must be immune from prosecution to carry out their duties.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
The union voted by a nearly unanimous tally - 96 percent - to strike, indicating a serious failure to understand the vehemence with which the union workers expected a fulfillment of their demands.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Yet there’s a particular vehemence to the concern about how long runtimes have gotten that suggests this conversation reflects our fears about all the ways the world is changing.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 17 May 2024
Many court watchers were surprised at the vehemence of the conservative justices’ defense of Trump’s claim that presidents must be immune from prosecution to carry out their duties.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
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Try and enjoy the stress and intensity of this moment.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Both services use data from NASA’s DSCOVR and ACE satellites, which orbit about a million miles out and measure the solar wind’s speed and magnetic intensity.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Soft area rugs provide comfort, warmth, and traction.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Even cold-blooded animals, which rely on the environment for warmth, raise their temperature behaviorally.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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