as in fervent
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; filled with zeal
zealous fans She was one of the president's most zealous supporters. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.
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Recent Examples of zealous
The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who have a zealous focus on either an industry niche or a customer niche.
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Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The model rules of professional responsibility, posted on the American Bar Association's website, include plenty of reasons for lawyers today to become zealous advocates in support of the rule of law.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Historians, typically zealous advocates for unfettered access, have never disputed this claim, and preliminary reviews support this contention.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The model rules of professional responsibility, posted on the American Bar Association's website, include plenty of reasons for lawyers today to become zealous advocates in support of the rule of law.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Expect for your energy levels to skyrocket after the full moon, as go-getter planet Mars enters your sign on April 18, filling your spirit with motivation, moxie, and a zealous desire to succeed.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Historians, typically zealous advocates for unfettered access, have never disputed this claim, and preliminary reviews support this contention.
—Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In the days after her speech, the young graduate has received nationwide media attention, along with a torrent of ardent support and biting criticism.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Devoted Knicks fans Spike Lee and Ben Stiller sat beside the couple: Lee, of course one of the most ardent and drippiest of the legion of celebrity fans, wore an orange and blue striped blazer and pant set, with a matching bower hat.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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