as in fervor
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Recent Examples of zealotry
The Trump decision follows a long line of cases in which the current majority has shilled for relentless forces that crave a powerful presidency, a weakened Congress, weaker protections for consumer and the environment, and the trampling of reproductive choice in favor of religious zealotry.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The suggestion is that Orgon’s sudden zealotry is linked to masculine insecurity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The suggestion is that Orgon’s sudden zealotry is linked to masculine insecurity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for zealotry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
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That fervor carried over to the defensive side of the ball as UCF held TCU to 36% shooting, including 1 for 20 on 3-pointers.—
Matt Murschel,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Though disliked by some, Trump's personal brand of politics has inspired a loyalty and fervor in his supporters rarely seen in American politics.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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In response to President Trump scrapping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, one national museum followed the executive order with unusual zeal.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Along with the creation of dozens of popular podcasts and a sizable supplement industry, that zeal has led to efforts to preserve organs, search out life-extending diets and even try to reverse aging itself.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is no more popular member of the Leverkusen dressing room — but that exuberance and sense of fun mask an appetite for self-improvement.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Amid the exuberance, the toll of the tragedy wrought by the still-burning fire — human, environmental and otherwise — simmered.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm was palpable among the rest of the pitchers in camp on Wednesday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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