as in vigor
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
She attacked her homework with renewed zeal after getting her first A. a politician known for his zeal for reform
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Recent Examples of zeal
In Reflections on the Revolution in France, his most famous work, Burke warned about the dangers of a revolutionary zeal aimed at completely redesigning a civilization.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
During that period, Hezbollah engaged in insurgency warfare, fueled by religious zeal and supported by Iran.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
But some states' tax-cutting zeal is hitting political resistance to slashing local government and public school funding.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
During that period, Hezbollah engaged in insurgency warfare, fueled by religious zeal and supported by Iran.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
From anti-development zeal to Pearlman’s sudden success to Republicans shellshocked over the first Democratic mayor in decades, Thomson has lots of unifying to do.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
But some states' tax-cutting zeal is hitting political resistance to slashing local government and public school funding.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeal
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Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both reflect a deep passion for a particular place—Johnson’s Middle Tennessee, Hiaasen’s South Florida—and a mixture of exasperation and grief at the destruction of the natural world to make room for megamansions and toxic waste dumps.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The hometown kid Displayed in his unbridled passion, Perry lives in the moment.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their fervor can be seen in YouTube videos and launch comics trend on TikTok.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take the moment in 1981, for example, when Prince Charles proposed to Princess Diana with a stunning sapphire ring that launched a fervor for similar styles.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Zeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeal. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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