1
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
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2
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Recent Examples of fervent
Charles, hearing them, recognizes that their fervent communion can’t be faked.
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Mar. 2025
In four years, Donalds has raised his national profile with frequent appearances on Fox News, garnered praise for his fervent support of Trump, and quickly shown his ability to connect with GOP supporters across the nation.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
For fervent powder hounds, guests of the hotel can have concierge arrange private ski tours.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
There was a David N. Bossie, the president of Citizens United—yes, that Citizens United, whose 2010 court case upended American democracy by allowing corporations unlimited political spending—and a fervent Trump supporter.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Mar. 2025
In four years, Donalds has raised his national profile with frequent appearances on Fox News, garnered praise for his fervent support of Trump, and quickly shown his ability to connect with GOP supporters across the nation.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
For fervent powder hounds, guests of the hotel can have concierge arrange private ski tours.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
There was a David N. Bossie, the president of Citizens United—yes, that Citizens United, whose 2010 court case upended American democracy by allowing corporations unlimited political spending—and a fervent Trump supporter.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervent
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Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Theron’s performance as the one-armed warrior Furiosa is one for the ages—stoic, searing and unbearably emotional beneath the surface.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is an encouraging trend, considering Adebayo shot just 29 of 106 (27.4 percent) on threes in his first 44 appearances of the season prior to this hot stretch.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lieu has been one of the key reasons for El Cerrito’s hot start.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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The project was first fundraised by Critical Role’s ardent fanbase, who shelled out more than $11.3 million on Kickstarter to bring a 10-episode season to life.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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For answers to more burning questions about Season 2, plus Season 3 clues (including which Season 1 character will be coming back), read Deadline’s interview with The Night Agent showrunner Shawn Ryan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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In recent decades, luxury has evolved from a surface transactional experience to one focused on longevity, wellness and intense experiences.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The May 1945 bombing came on the heels of another intense U.S. firebombing campaign known as Operation Meetinghouse.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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