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Recent Examples of vehemence Yet there’s a particular vehemence to the concern about how long runtimes have gotten that suggests this conversation reflects our fears about all the ways the world is changing. Constance Grady, Vox, 17 May 2024 Many court watchers were surprised at the vehemence of the conservative justices’ defense of Trump’s claim that presidents must be immune from prosecution to carry out their duties. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024 Erdogan experienced firsthand the vehemence of this establishment antagonism when the Turkish military forced his political party, the Welfare Party, from power with a public memorandum in 1997. Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023 Or, worse, when that world is breaking down with such vehemence that the air seems to grow more toxic by the minute? Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vehemence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vehemence
Noun
  • The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?
    Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • So, when Frank decided to retire in the early 1970s, Patricia Haupt had one demand — warmth.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025

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