zealotry

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Recent Examples of zealotry Directors have always spotted at least a hint of zealotry in her sunny demeanor, and she’s found a part here makes her True Blood character look understated. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024 The Trump decision follows a long line of cases in which the current majority has shilled for relentless forces that crave a powerful presidency, a weakened Congress, weaker protections for consumer and the environment, and the trampling of reproductive choice in favor of religious zealotry. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 The suggestion is that Orgon’s sudden zealotry is linked to masculine insecurity. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024 But for us, there has always been a higher purpose, if not a form of political zealotry. Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for zealotry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zealotry
Noun
  • Gros has been following the raptor couple and how the birds’ fans react to them with such fervor.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • What’s unsettling about the photo four years later is that much of the religious zeal that fed the insurrection is no longer outside the gates of power.
    John Blake, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Homebuyers eager to forget this year's housing market may ring in 2025 with an extra dash of zeal.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Collette looked incredibly joyful in her video, and confirmed her exuberance in the caption.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Investment Insight: Decoding AI and Generating Investment Ideas A Long-Term Perspective History shows that technological advancements often spark initial exuberance before settling into long-term economic drivers.
    John Buckingham, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • 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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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zealotry. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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