1
: very hot : glowing
the fervent sun
2
: exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : zealous
fervent prayers
a fervent proponent
fervent patriotism
fervently
adverb
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a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Less fervent Protestant denominations demurred, but the Rapture helped fill evangelical churches while creating a mainstream end-of-times industry.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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The intense run-up to oligarchic rule was reflected in our poll results, as many of the system’s most fervent supporters (that is, oligarchs) continued to strut and crow.
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Perhaps, if they are rewarded with stronger communities, more fervent followers, and resulting remuneration.
—Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But as Paul starts to meet the prophetic expectations of his most fervent followers, there are signs of a holy war that could have terrible consequences.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump goes low, Elon Musk goes Sieg heil!, and Mark Zuckerberg goes so macho
January 25, 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutes
The intense run-up to oligarchic rule was reflected in our poll results, as many of the system’s most fervent supporters (that is, oligarchs) continued to strut and crow.
—airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Perhaps, if they are rewarded with stronger communities, more fervent followers, and resulting remuneration.
—Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But as Paul starts to meet the prophetic expectations of his most fervent followers, there are signs of a holy war that could have terrible consequences.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fervent. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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fervent
adjective
fer·vent
ˈfər-vənt 
: having or expressing great warmth or depth of feeling
a fervent hope
fervency
noun
-vən-sē
fervently
adverb
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