as in fervor
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Recent Examples of zealotry
The Trump decision follows a long line of cases in which the current majority has shilled for relentless forces that crave a powerful presidency, a weakened Congress, weaker protections for consumer and the environment, and the trampling of reproductive choice in favor of religious zealotry.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The suggestion is that Orgon’s sudden zealotry is linked to masculine insecurity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
The suggestion is that Orgon’s sudden zealotry is linked to masculine insecurity.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry.
—Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
For The Times) Pierson was a prosecutor through and through, and didn’t subscribe to the notion that there were huge numbers of innocent people in prison because of the sloppiness or zealotry of law enforcement.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
Noun
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The film also punctures parts of #MeToo fervor, playing them for farce in a way that feels very up-to-date.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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In closing at nearly 6,000 yesterday, the S&P 500 climbed by roughly 56 percent over his four years in office, bolstered by robust corporate profits and investor fervor for the artificial intelligence boom.—
Lauren Hirsch,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Republicans took control of Congress after their decisive victories that November, and the domestic agenda was moribund, replaced by a zeal for budget cutting.—
Jonathan Weisman,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to Spanish Franciscan friar Diego de Landa Calderon – most famous for his zeal in destroying Maya codices – the Maya painted human beings before forcing them onto an altar and cutting out their beating hearts.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
1 Dec. 2024
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The Road Ahead: Transformation or Mirage? MicroStrategy's evolution from software company to Bitcoin powerhouse represents either a Michael Saylor's masterclass in financial innovation or the pinnacle of market exuberance.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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His influence extends beyond on-the-ball exuberance as his constant movement and scanning keep him a step ahead.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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