1
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
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Recent Examples of fervent
Miami’s Venezuelan, Cuban and Nicaraguan exile communities, who have been among President Trump’s most fervent supporters, are now among the biggest victims of his mass deportations.
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In the extensive histories of hockey and its most fervent nation, few people are more beloved than Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
That means that some of the most fervent soccer fans in the world need to be starting their visa process now before World Cup qualifying is complete and approximately nine months before tickets actually go on sale.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In the extensive histories of hockey and its most fervent nation, few people are more beloved than Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025
That means that some of the most fervent soccer fans in the world need to be starting their visa process now before World Cup qualifying is complete and approximately nine months before tickets actually go on sale.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fervent
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Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her viral speech in Minneapolis in 2020 remains one of the most searing indictments of state violence in recent memory.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Storms in the South can topple shade trees, opening yards to the searing summer sun.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whether the same can be said of his remaining time at the club will be a hot topic come the summer window.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of children tragically perish each year in cars that quickly heat up when left in the hot sun, even if the temperatures don't feel hot out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The United States, the most vocal and ardent opponent of reform, has formally left the WHO, but its pressure no doubt will be felt.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Stefanik went on to become one of Trump’s most ardent supporters on Capitol Hill and, in turn, an early pick from the then-president-elect.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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For answers to more burning questions about Season 2, plus Season 3 clues (including which Season 1 character will be coming back), read Deadline’s interview with The Night Agent showrunner Shawn Ryan.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Next, the authors report that repressive techniques are often effective in suppressing protest in the short run but tend to make resistance more intense in the long term.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Fervent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fervent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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