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
Noun
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Researchers evaluated the effects of treatments on pain intensity according to scales that provided a standardized way of measuring severity based on patient descriptions.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps this is because the work came so quickly, and with so much intensity.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This method eliminates reactive emotions, allows for clearer self-expression and encourages both partners to process their thoughts and feelings before responding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Gobi and Masterpiece jackets is a balance of warmth and mobility, while the Cloud jacket and Anya puffer provide lightweight options for active lifestyles.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tropical plants, like peace lilies and bamboo palms, prefer warmth and humidity, while succulents, like aloe vera, thrive in drier environments.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kicking has turned into his new passion over the last few years.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our Pause for Purpose curriculum is one example of an intentional step toward making a career change or pivot with passion and purpose.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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