1
: intensity of feeling or expression
booing and cheering with almost equal fervor—
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2
: intense heat
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Examples of fervor in a Sentence
As Nina has grown more observant, Andras has become distanced from her. Her religious fervor doesn't interest him. Coming to tradition late, Nina has all the pedantry of an autodidact. Her strivings seem inauthentic to Andras, and not at all spiritual.
—Allegra Goodman, Kaaterskill Falls, 1998
Certainly being the son of a pastor had contributed to Vincent's religiosity, but in time even his father was disturbed by the growing intensity of his son's fervor.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times Book Review, 12 Aug. 1990
In her renewed fervor, Norma fears that the past decade has turned women inward, away from one another, and away, too, from the notion that solidarity among women is ultimately a source of personal strength.
—Anita Shreve, New York Times Magazine, 6 July 1986
Reciting, her voice took on resonance and firmness, it rang with the old fervor, with ferocity even.
—Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings, 1983
The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day.
The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
Allegra Goodman, Kaaterskill Falls, 1998
Certainly being the son of a pastor had contributed to Vincent's religiosity, but in time even his father was disturbed by the growing intensity of his son's fervor.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times Book Review, 12 Aug. 1990
In her renewed fervor, Norma fears that the past decade has turned women inward, away from one another, and away, too, from the notion that solidarity among women is ultimately a source of personal strength.
—Anita Shreve, New York Times Magazine, 6 July 1986
Reciting, her voice took on resonance and firmness, it rang with the old fervor, with ferocity even.
—Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings, 1983
The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day.
The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
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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
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
Positive Reactions Are in Order Blue Bell first announced the return of Tin Roof on Instagram, prompting hundreds of fans to flood the comment sections with fervor.
—Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Taylor Kitsch just added to the fervor of excitement surrounding the reboot of Friday Night Lights, which was first announced to be in development at NBC Universal late last year.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
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
Positive Reactions Are in Order Blue Bell first announced the return of Tin Roof on Instagram, prompting hundreds of fans to flood the comment sections with fervor.
—Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
Taylor Kitsch just added to the fervor of excitement surrounding the reboot of Friday Night Lights, which was first announced to be in development at NBC Universal late last year.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fervor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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fervor
noun
fer·vor
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: strength of feeling
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