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fanaticism

[fuh-nat-uh-sahyz-uhm] / fəˈnæt əˌsaɪz əm /


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Local fanaticism for this law and tradition cannot be overstated.

From Slate May 26, 2026

"Political hatred has no place in our democracies. We will not allow fanaticism to poison the spaces of free debate and information," she said.

From Barron's Apr. 26, 2026

The dedication and fanaticism of Palantir investors may indicate a high element of risk to outsiders, but it has translated into life-changing money for some.

From MarketWatch Nov. 25, 2025

In addition to an uncommon skill set, companies trying to win in the hypercompetitive AI arena are scouting for commitment bordering on fanaticism.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

There was Lieutenant Scheisskopf with his fanaticism for parades and there was the bloated colonel with his big fat mustache and his fanaticism for retribution, and they wanted to kill him, too.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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