1
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
the vehemence in her voice when she insisted that she never gossiped surprised me
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as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
every cause that she pursues is pursued with great vehemence
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Recent Examples of vehemence
Erdogan experienced firsthand the vehemence of this establishment antagonism when the Turkish military forced his political party, the Welfare Party, from power with a public memorandum in 1997.
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Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Or, worse, when that world is breaking down with such vehemence that the air seems to grow more toxic by the minute?
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The volume and vehemence of the dissents in the Island Trees decision were perhaps a reflection of the times.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
Other messages registered a sense of alarm — not over Mr. West’s offensive public statements or behavior, which seemed not to have deterred shoe sales, but over his shifting, outsize expectations and his vehemence in their private dealings.
—Megan Twohey, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
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Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
Or, worse, when that world is breaking down with such vehemence that the air seems to grow more toxic by the minute?
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
The volume and vehemence of the dissents in the Island Trees decision were perhaps a reflection of the times.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2023
Other messages registered a sense of alarm — not over Mr. West’s offensive public statements or behavior, which seemed not to have deterred shoe sales, but over his shifting, outsize expectations and his vehemence in their private dealings.
—Megan Twohey, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
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The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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High intensity activities mean fit and brightness are super important.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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While Democrats and Republicans say the chances of Harris outright winning Iowa are slim, Democrats say the enthusiasm among Hawkeye State women could be indicative of Harris’s support with women across the country.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outermost layer and is involved in many of the higher functions of the human brain including memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions..Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Feel it completely, as denying or resisting emotions often amplifies them.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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