zealotry

Example Sentences

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Amanda Seyfried, nominated in Byrne’s category, is the 18th century title character in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” who turns the trauma of losing four children into religious zealotry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

And if you’ve worked for men cozying up to the new boss, you’ll recognize the undertones of organizational zealotry in “Severance.”

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

Their zealotry makes them Herbstreit’s people; they’re almost sure to get an ‘A.’

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2022

We will all have to live with the catastrophic results of their zealotry.

From New York Times • May 14, 2022

I couldn’t tell if she was angry or excited—her zealotry managed to cover pretty much all the emotional bases.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia