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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2
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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Amidst the intensity of meeting tight deadlines and working at an optimum level for extended periods, Kathy believes a necessary element of ‘fun’ is missing from the equation.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Energy to pump freshwater to shore through long subsea pipes can be supplied by renewable sources, resulting in a process with about half the energy intensity of conventional desalination.Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 and has talked up his plans to make the U.S. as attractive as possible for corporations, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the large crowd that had gathered on the floor.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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There are also gender-role stereotypes that impact people's understanding of how they are 'allowed' or expected to grieve and show emotion, based on what has been deemed 'acceptable' in society.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Share your feelings Be honest about your emotions, too.Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the country could be split in two by warmth and cold in the run up to the big day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain In July 2020, Lake Michigan nearly broke its record high.Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vehemence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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