as in fervent
feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.; filled with zeal
zealous fans She was one of the president's most zealous supporters. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers.
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Recent Examples of zealous
His communication with the fans is also part of the job — especially in an era where zealous fans can easily trace an artist’s location because of social media, or put a phone in front of their faces demanding selfies.
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet my social media feed is still replete with zealous defenses of the Israeli government, regardless of its actions, and accusations of antisemitism for anyone who says otherwise.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In a zealous desire to have the best lawn in the neighborhood, many fall into some common misconceptions about watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Griselda Flores, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet my social media feed is still replete with zealous defenses of the Israeli government, regardless of its actions, and accusations of antisemitism for anyone who says otherwise.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
In a zealous desire to have the best lawn in the neighborhood, many fall into some common misconceptions about watering.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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My fervent hope is that budding therapists do not get discouraged from pursuing their career path in the mental health field.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans online have been fervent and passionate about the plot for the past two seasons, but the show wanted to clear things up.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor Swift premiered her Eras Tour movie at The Grove, where events including an annual Christmas tree lighting draw enthusiastic crowds.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Although some on the committee seemed enthusiastic about pushing the first dose recommendation for hepatitis B from birth to 1 month of age, after some discussion, there was a revolt against tackling the issue at all.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are not fantasies drummed up by the Left despite claims from Paxton and his most ardent supporters.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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His new album continues to showcase Worthington’s growing star power as an ardent devotee of country music’s timeless sounds.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investing in employee growth creates passionate advocates who deliver exceptional customer experiences, which then builds community goodwill.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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