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
And yet every spring passionate hockey fans, or zealous NHL front office executives, watch Stanley Cup playoff games with the conviction that this time both the sport and the league is moving up.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Jay lives in Boulder and is a zealous advocate for his clients.
—Jay Kalinski, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
The group began as zealous jihadis allied with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (also known as ISIS).
—Jerome Drevon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who have a zealous focus on either an industry niche or a customer niche.
—Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Jay lives in Boulder and is a zealous advocate for his clients.
—Jay Kalinski, Orange County Register, 17 Feb. 2025
The group began as zealous jihadis allied with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (also known as ISIS).
—Jerome Drevon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
The most successful entrepreneurs are the ones who have a zealous focus on either an industry niche or a customer niche.
—Bernhard Schroeder, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zealous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealous
Adjective
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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In the days after her speech, the young graduate has received nationwide media attention, along with a torrent of ardent support and biting criticism.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Devoted Knicks fans Spike Lee and Ben Stiller sat beside the couple: Lee, of course one of the most ardent and drippiest of the legion of celebrity fans, wore an orange and blue striped blazer and pant set, with a matching bower hat.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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“Zealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealous. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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