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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One of his passions was buying and reselling trucks and tractors.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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During the interview, Jacquemus spoke at length about his passion for perfume and his impatience to finally land on counter.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scoble’s sweeping vision of the future shaped my thinking and fueled the enthusiasm to write my own book, Charlie Fink’s Metaverse, which came out just thirteen months later.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Immediate Market Reactions On The Crypto Reserve Unsurprisingly, the market responded with fervor.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The actor mastered Charles' verbal and physical mannerisms — and played the piano and lip-synced with a fervor few actors have ever mustered.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Zeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zeal. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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