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
Fernando spent 12 hours a week patrolling the streets, reminding others about their training to ensure zealous members didn’t overstep their roles.
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
This sort of zealous campaign was famously codified by former film producer Harvey Weinstein.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 28 Nov. 2024
That hasn't stopped zealous Wheel fans from lambasting the contestant from Tallahassee, Florida across social media for her mistake.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The body of evidence raised questions about what might happen if a very zealous person took regular baths in a readily available antimicrobial soap.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
This sort of zealous campaign was famously codified by former film producer Harvey Weinstein.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 28 Nov. 2024
That hasn't stopped zealous Wheel fans from lambasting the contestant from Tallahassee, Florida across social media for her mistake.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The body of evidence raised questions about what might happen if a very zealous person took regular baths in a readily available antimicrobial soap.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
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The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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That means that some of the most fervent soccer fans in the world need to be starting their visa process now before World Cup qualifying is complete and approximately nine months before tickets actually go on sale.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Then the good fortunes of an enthusiastic screening at France's Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June of 2024 landed the project a theatrical distribution partner in the indie firm, Ketchup Entertainment.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Like Lynch, Coulson was an enthusiastic practitioner of transcendental meditation, which Green was also persuaded to try.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The sea of ardent fans answered his call to repeat his tagline, too.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Heinlein's book has been the subject of some controversy, as its ardent militarism and unsympathetic rendering of alien antagonists have been widely described as fascist.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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