1
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
at the school board meeting the librarian delivered a fervid speech defending the classic novel against would-be censors
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the fervid sands of the desert
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Recent Examples of fervid
That friend, who lives in a blue house down the street, is now a fervid supporter of former President Donald Trump.
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Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Known for his fervid support of the arts, Frederick built a landmark cathedral, Santa Maria Assunta, and encouraged settlers to move to the city, promising religious tolerance and to sweeten the deal, tax breaks.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In this time of fervid preoccupation with Russia, that is not a narrative in search of an audience.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020
Both departures were expected and unsurprisingly elicited fervid reaction by fans; and Queen and Beckham each chimed in as well, though with disparate emotions.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2024
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Nico Lang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Known for his fervid support of the arts, Frederick built a landmark cathedral, Santa Maria Assunta, and encouraged settlers to move to the city, promising religious tolerance and to sweeten the deal, tax breaks.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In this time of fervid preoccupation with Russia, that is not a narrative in search of an audience.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020
Both departures were expected and unsurprisingly elicited fervid reaction by fans; and Queen and Beckham each chimed in as well, though with disparate emotions.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervid
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 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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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hackman’s searing turn as the hyper, gum-smacking Doyle in the documentary-style French Connection distinguished him as a leading man.—
Duane Byrge,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bouchard’s five-on-five on-ice outscoring is a searing total.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fresh off of scoring 26 against West Virginia on Sunday, Van Lith stayed hot for the second straight game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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Experts advise against strapping a car seat to the aisle seat, because babies could be injured during food and drink services if a hot item spills.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 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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This is a performance that entwines intense physicality with simmering determination, and a sense of humor.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the background of a Gaza ceasefire, Israel has steadily escalated an intense military operation in Palestinian cities in the West Bank, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands of residents.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Fervid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervid. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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