1
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Recent Examples of fervent
Her fans are among the most fervent and devoted consumers on the planet.
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Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
After all, the team features one of the brightest young talents in world soccer in Arda Güler and some of the most fervent supporters on the planet.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
But the changes and the downturn in arrests have drawn criticism from some fervent Trump supporters.
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Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
But the team that lines up against Argentina on Tuesday at Kansas City Stadium (née Arrowhead Stadium) also has a fervent fan base.
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Pete Grathoff
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fervent
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
After all, the team features one of the brightest young talents in world soccer in Arda Güler and some of the most fervent supporters on the planet.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
But the changes and the downturn in arrests have drawn criticism from some fervent Trump supporters.
—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
But the team that lines up against Argentina on Tuesday at Kansas City Stadium (née Arrowhead Stadium) also has a fervent fan base.
—
Pete Grathoff
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervent
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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Even the most ardent defenders of this basics-first approach acknowledge that some buildings will never be habitable without active cooling.
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Kyiv and its allies may be feeling pretty good about the present state of the war with Russia, but an intense historical feud has reignited, threatening relations between Ukraine and one of its most ardent backers.
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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