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Recent Examples of zealotry
The reputation of the debonair painter must be shielded from progressive zealotry.
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Their position rejects the possibility of compromise and coexistence, choosing radical zealotry instead.
—Chai Posner, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
With the death penalty on the table, pro-Mangione zealotry would only get worse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Their position rejects the possibility of compromise and coexistence, choosing radical zealotry instead.
—Chai Posner, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
With the death penalty on the table, pro-Mangione zealotry would only get worse.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
Noun
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Opendoor Technologies, an online real estate stock that was touted by hedge fund manager Eric Jackson, enjoyed a meteoric surge Monday on speculative fervor, before fizzling Tuesday — a telling signal.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The 2020s began with a wave of progressive fervor that swept the nation and was especially notable on America’s campuses.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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The combination of sports, music and fashion is a winning combination with fans and brands alike, and now the Giants of Africa Festival is tapping into that zeal with its first fashion show.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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My zeal for these stories concealed a repressed envy toward the convert, her fulfilled fantasy of belonging.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Santa Monica, California, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month, which is impressive for a town that still has the energy and exuberance of a restless teenager.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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But rather than dismissing the rally as exuberance, Citi hiked its stock price target by $126 and now sees GE Vernova shares hitting $670, suggesting a modest upside of more than 6% over Wednesday’s close.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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But once their initial enthusiasm dissipated, they were slightly perplexed by the offer.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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The youth event in Rome – part of the Catholic Church’s jubilee celebrations – saw Leo both embrace the young people’s enthusiasm but ensure moments of quiet contemplation.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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