as in brutality
a very fierce or violent quality; the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the attack The ferocity of the backlash took them by surprise.
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Recent Examples of ferocity
The way the actress moves through space physically gives even the most frenetic sequences an athletic, almost ethereal sense of direction, and Tung’s reserved ferocity doesn’t so much add to the spectacle as justify it.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
The ferocity of the Lakers’ answer rattled Houston such that the Rockets were hit with two technical fouls on unbridled anger from Jae’Sean Tate and coach Ime Udoka.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Pratt, in particular, brings ferocity to the savage antagonist Jack, a turn that signals the arrival of a major young talent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
The ferocity of the Lakers’ answer rattled Houston such that the Rockets were hit with two technical fouls on unbridled anger from Jae’Sean Tate and coach Ime Udoka.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Pratt, in particular, brings ferocity to the savage antagonist Jack, a turn that signals the arrival of a major young talent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferocity
Noun
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But no matter the brutality, Allin was able to withstand it all.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The brutality of Butcher (Karl Urban) comes under the spotlight again, the episode questioning if the ends really justify the means—killing Homelander might complete Butcher’s transformation into a monster.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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That’s one of the great cruelties of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The movie, set in Spain in 1944, is both an intoxicating work of fantasy and a grim parable of political rebellion, and its insights into the cruelties and vulnerabilities of fascist power remain undimmed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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And then Portland reflected that ferociousness and held Phoenix to 77 points.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The guy was a sleaze, but there’s a pretty big gap between sleaziness and murderousness.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For over 30 years, Judy Reyes has graced Hollywood with her fierceness.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the Panthers might have other, bigger needs on Day 2 of the draft, Rivers plays with a fierceness and energy that Morgan can certainly appreciate.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferocity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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