as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
surprised by the fervor that her parents' old love letters contained when she discovered them in the attic
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Recent Examples of fervor
Of course, much of the fervor has been driven by Ohtani, who is coming off one of the greatest individual seasons in MLB history.
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
But – again, in Crutchfield’s view – the Sharks did not pursue the ball with their usual fervor.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025
With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
But – again, in Crutchfield’s view – the Sharks did not pursue the ball with their usual fervor.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fervor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervor
Noun
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Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Neither Russia nor Ukraine has ever shown any enthusiasm for a ceasefire that would simply freeze the front line indefinitely.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the analyst, the two catalysts that should support KLA’s revenue growth are process control intensity and market share increase.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Reinforcements are essential for the head coach’s high-intensity style to be effective across a full season.—
Robert Kidd,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead of scanning for signs of danger, try slowing down and tuning into your own body and emotions first.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Which parent, like William, hasn’t wanted to share their passion with their children?—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hanson studied at the Royal Academy of Antwerp where a passion for tapestry and repurposing textiles was ignited, which led to the conversation with Sir Paul Smith that started the capsule collection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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