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
Historians, typically zealous advocates for unfettered access, have never disputed this claim, and preliminary reviews support this contention.
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Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The doc was removed from Sundance’s virtual screening portal after zealous Selena fans leaked the footage on TikTok.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a zealous robot hunter (Giancarlo Esposito) is hot on their trail.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Coe, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The doc was removed from Sundance’s virtual screening portal after zealous Selena fans leaked the footage on TikTok.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
—Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a zealous robot hunter (Giancarlo Esposito) is hot on their trail.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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Decibel readers in the rafters of the arena can measure the loudest seats in the building, and the Clippers reward those fans with prizes to incentivize more fervent cheering.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming, had been widely regarded as a fervent conservative on almost every issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Whitmer's response to the meeting wasn't as enthusiastic.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her response was less than enthusiastic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The United States, the most vocal and ardent opponent of reform, has formally left the WHO, but its pressure no doubt will be felt.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Phil Mickelson is not only one of the most prominent faces of LIV Golf, but also one of its most ardent promoters and defenders.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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