as in fervent
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; filled with zeal
zealous fans She was one of the president's most zealous supporters. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.
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Recent Examples of zealous
Fernando spent 12 hours a week patrolling the streets, reminding others about their training to ensure zealous members didn’t overstep their roles.
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
This sort of zealous campaign was famously codified by former film producer Harvey Weinstein.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 28 Nov. 2024
That hasn't stopped zealous Wheel fans from lambasting the contestant from Tallahassee, Florida across social media for her mistake.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The body of evidence raised questions about what might happen if a very zealous person took regular baths in a readily available antimicrobial soap.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
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Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2025
This sort of zealous campaign was famously codified by former film producer Harvey Weinstein.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 28 Nov. 2024
That hasn't stopped zealous Wheel fans from lambasting the contestant from Tallahassee, Florida across social media for her mistake.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The body of evidence raised questions about what might happen if a very zealous person took regular baths in a readily available antimicrobial soap.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In just a month, the Trump administration’s assault on the federal workforce has managed to push even an ardent reformer like Jones to surrender.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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For over a century, every global crisis has sparked a debate in the United States between two classical schools of geopolitical thought, pitting idealists, ardent supporters of foreign intervention, against realists, who mistrust lofty crusades.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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