as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
surprised by the fervor that her parents' old love letters contained when she discovered them in the attic
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Recent Examples of fervor
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
On top of fervor around gold, aluminium and copper, the iron ore price remains strong at around $105 per metric ton, Mills said, noting that iron ore is the biggest earnings driver for many of the larger miners including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, and Fortescue.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Disco, Occasionally, continues amid fan fervor.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
But interest ballooned, with early, rarer cards attracting particular fervor.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
On top of fervor around gold, aluminium and copper, the iron ore price remains strong at around $105 per metric ton, Mills said, noting that iron ore is the biggest earnings driver for many of the larger miners including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, and Fortescue.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Disco, Occasionally, continues amid fan fervor.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
But interest ballooned, with early, rarer cards attracting particular fervor.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervor
Noun
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The test of whether organizations will translate that enthusiasm into political wins won't come until November.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hardware enthusiasm While there are doubts about the software industry, Wall Street has resounding confidence that hardware companies are AI winners.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Historic volatility The Cboe Gold Volatility Index surged this month to its highest level since the Covid pandemic in 2020, reflecting the intensity of the metal’s recent volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These settings reduce the speed and intensity of the tumbling action, minimizing the likelihood of tangling.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mostly, however, Gee’s sophisticated, stealthily moving film folds any bursts of emotion into its exquisitely dark shadows, letting Evans’ limpid but heartsore music do most of the weeping.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Throughout, emotion churns and chafes against a backdrop of political unrest, corporate malfeasance, and the everyday horrors that erode modern life.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bronze finish adds drama and warmth to your space, even without a decorative finial or end cap.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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His grandmother Dilma cares for the boy, with her warmth and open-mindedness, giving him the space to be – well, simply himself.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both juries rejected a defense argument that Alkayyali was under the influence of sudden passion, and would have considered a term of two to 20 years if they were persuaded by the argument.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In its place, the Fire Horse is galloping into view, calling us to approach life with passion and courage.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervor. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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