zealous
adjective
full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.
zealously
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a word derived from
zealous.
Example Sentences
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Career staffers guard the BLS’s apolitical reputation zealously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Trump, who got his professional start in his father's real estate development business, has zealously undertaken several renovations during his second term, including tearing down the east wing of the White House for a ballroom.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
It’s why Chalamet’s comments made hard-working, underpaid, zealously devoted artists and arts fans ugly cry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
One group was all for pushing on zealously, and talked openly about reporting Mr. Hawkins himself for speaking like that.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
