1
: intensity of feeling or expression
booing and cheering with almost equal fervor—
Alan Rich
Alan Richrevolutionary fervor
2
: intense heat
Examples of fervor in a Sentence
As Nina has grown more observant, Andras has become distanced from her. Her religious fervor doesn't interest him. Coming to tradition late, Nina has all the pedantry of an autodidact. Her strivings seem inauthentic to Andras, and not at all spiritual.
—Allegra Goodman, Kaaterskill Falls, 1998
Certainly being the son of a pastor had contributed to Vincent's religiosity, but in time even his father was disturbed by the growing intensity of his son's fervor.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times Book Review, 12 Aug. 1990
In her renewed fervor, Norma fears that the past decade has turned women inward, away from one another, and away, too, from the notion that solidarity among women is ultimately a source of personal strength.
—Anita Shreve, New York Times Magazine, 6 July 1986
Reciting, her voice took on resonance and firmness, it rang with the old fervor, with ferocity even.
—Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings, 1983
The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day.
The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
Allegra Goodman, Kaaterskill Falls, 1998
Certainly being the son of a pastor had contributed to Vincent's religiosity, but in time even his father was disturbed by the growing intensity of his son's fervor.
—Michael Kimmelman, New York Times Book Review, 12 Aug. 1990
In her renewed fervor, Norma fears that the past decade has turned women inward, away from one another, and away, too, from the notion that solidarity among women is ultimately a source of personal strength.
—Anita Shreve, New York Times Magazine, 6 July 1986
Reciting, her voice took on resonance and firmness, it rang with the old fervor, with ferocity even.
—Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings, 1983
The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day.
The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fervor is mostly online to a niche audience, and mostly because of Dave Meltzer’s overpraise through his imaginary star-rating system.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Sonic apparently has noticed the fervor, because the drive-in chain decided to introduce two of their own Crispy Tender Wraps this week for a mere $1.99.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Footage of a man dragging his tumbling and helpless dog behind his sport utility vehicle through the streets of eastern San Diego County created such a fervor that the accused turned himself in, authorities recently announced.
—Andrew J. Campa
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
These are a few of the spots known for their soccer fervor:
Old Tavern Bar & Grill
At 1510 20th St. in midtown Sacramento, Old Tavern is a hub for Chelsea FC fans.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Sonic apparently has noticed the fervor, because the drive-in chain decided to introduce two of their own Crispy Tender Wraps this week for a mere $1.99.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Footage of a man dragging his tumbling and helpless dog behind his sport utility vehicle through the streets of eastern San Diego County created such a fervor that the accused turned himself in, authorities recently announced.
—Andrew J. Campa
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
These are a few of the spots known for their soccer fervor:
Old Tavern Bar & Grill
At 1510 20th St. in midtown Sacramento, Old Tavern is a hub for Chelsea FC fans.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fervor
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“Fervor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fervor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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fervor
noun
fer·vor
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