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How does the noun fervor differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fervor are ardor, enthusiasm, passion, and zeal. While all these words mean "intense emotion compelling action," fervor implies a warm and steady emotion.

read the poem aloud with great fervor

When could ardor be used to replace fervor?

In some situations, the words ardor and fervor are roughly equivalent. However, ardor suggests warm and excited feeling likely to be fitful or short-lived.

the ardor of their honeymoon soon faded

When might enthusiasm be a better fit than fervor?

The words enthusiasm and fervor can be used in similar contexts, but enthusiasm applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity.

never showed much enthusiasm for sports

When is it sensible to use passion instead of fervor?

The meanings of passion and fervor largely overlap; however, passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable.

was a slave to his passions

When would zeal be a good substitute for fervor?

While in some cases nearly identical to fervor, zeal implies energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause.

preaches with fanatical zeal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fervor Of course, much of the fervor has been driven by Ohtani, who is coming off one of the greatest individual seasons in MLB history. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2025 In the swelling worshiping milieu, the transactional nature of politics is washed away in a hot potion of religious fervor. John Scott Lewinski, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025 In Palm Beach County, the best of the best still sells quickly—just not with the musical-chairs fervor of two years ago. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 With a fervor that is another aspect of his ongoing meaning to the franchise — a legendary work ethic that remains the model. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fervor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervor
Noun
  • Regretfully many gardeners were not successful with their plantings and the enthusiasm for azaleas has dwindled.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Kristen Kish Kristen Kish, the show's host and Season 10 winner, radiates the same enthusiasm for Canada as her fellow judge, Simmons, having built her own connection to Toronto through family visits over the years.
    Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There were hard runs before and after training, and drills that were high in intensity.
    Richard Amofa, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The researchers then examined the signals, including how strong they were (measured in decibels, a unit used to convey the relative intensity or loudness of a sound) and which frequencies the ear responded to most strongly.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This method eliminates reactive emotions, allows for clearer self-expression and encourages both partners to process their thoughts and feelings before responding.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Kicking has turned into his new passion over the last few years.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Our Pause for Purpose curriculum is one example of an intentional step toward making a career change or pivot with passion and purpose.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervor. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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