Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

zeal

[zeel] / zil /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There are others, though, whose own zeal and blind ambition are obvious.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

But Elham, a contentious and fiercely competitive student, suspects that Marjan’s zeal for anglophone culture, including Hollywood romantic comedies, masks a resentment for the Iranian life she is now stuck with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But the important difference comes in the fact that most of the country doesn’t share their zeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

I read most of them with laudable zeal, but few of them really appealed to me.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque




Vocabulary lists containing zeal


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "zeal" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com