as in vigor
a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
She attacked her homework with renewed zeal after getting her first A. a politician known for his zeal for reform
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Recent Examples of zeal
Time has done nothing to soften his sharp edges, to temper his competitive zeal, to slow his unrelenting drive.
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Fans rejoiced, and their zeal not only defibrillated McDonald's cultural capital but also excited a network effect that drove consumption—crowning the brand as the world's most effective marketing campaign at the 2023 global Effie Award.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In response to President Trump scrapping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, one national museum followed the executive order with unusual zeal.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Fans rejoiced, and their zeal not only defibrillated McDonald's cultural capital but also excited a network effect that drove consumption—crowning the brand as the world's most effective marketing campaign at the 2023 global Effie Award.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In response to President Trump scrapping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, one national museum followed the executive order with unusual zeal.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zeal
Noun
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Whatever the interest, Poway Stamp Club members are available to help others develop an enthusiasm for the hobby.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Veteran morel mushroom hunters covet their secret spots with a possessive fervor equal to that of any bass fishermen or deer hunter.—
Matthew Every,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Zeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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