as in intensity
depth of feeling
the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me
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Recent Examples of ardency
But even at his most frustrating, the ardency of his thinking draws us to him.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—Joseph Longo, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 3 Oct. 2017
Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—Joseph Longo, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 3 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardency
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The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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High intensity activities mean fit and brightness are super important.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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While Democrats and Republicans say the chances of Harris outright winning Iowa are slim, Democrats say the enthusiasm among Hawkeye State women could be indicative of Harris’s support with women across the country.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outermost layer and is involved in many of the higher functions of the human brain including memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions..Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Feel it completely, as denying or resisting emotions often amplifies them.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The dedication and passion shown by individuals like Nichole Latrese Gardner and her team are inspiring.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In today’s business culture where team members are searching for more purpose and passion in their career choices, companies who still believe that business is not personal risk going the way of the dinosaurs.Meridith Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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