as in vigor
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
She attacked her homework with renewed zeal after getting her first A. a politician known for his zeal for reform
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Recent Examples of zeal
Fans rejoiced, and their zeal not only defibrillated McDonald's cultural capital but also excited a network effect that drove consumption—crowning the brand as the world's most effective marketing campaign at the 2023 global Effie Award.
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Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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
Musk is known for relentless, and sometimes chaotic, cost-cutting at his companies — and promises to bring the same zeal to the government.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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
Musk is known for relentless, and sometimes chaotic, cost-cutting at his companies — and promises to bring the same zeal to the government.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeal
Noun
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At the end, the main attraction is Ridley, whose vigor and charisma are unmissable on a screen of any size.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Trump’s first weeks back in office, Musk has helped the president implement the unitary executive theory with speed and vigor.—
Zachary Karabell,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2025
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Terry, who has worked in the solar industry for 18 years, traces his passion back to a business trip to China in 2010.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Another great example could be turning a passion for cooking or playing a sport into an online course, teaching others how to master recipes and techniques.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Scoble’s sweeping vision of the future shaped my thinking and fueled the enthusiasm to write my own book, Charlie Fink’s Metaverse, which came out just thirteen months later.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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MrBeast The fervor surrounding a purchase of TikTok U.S. has also seen some unconventional players enter the fray.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the fervor and bipartisan character of Britain’s support for Ukraine does not disguise its brittleness.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Zeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeal. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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