ardently

adverb

Definition of ardentlynext
as in earnestly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardently
  1. earnestly
  2. seriously
  3. thoroughly
  4. continuously
  5. vigorously
Adverb
  • The willingness of workers to negotiate earnestly for robust retirement benefits, whether with Southwest Airlines, Boeing, or the Big Three automakers, indicates that working Americans would respond favorably to positive moves that would strengthen their financial security in retirement.
    Dan Doonan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Peters believes Musk has earnestly held reasons for his interest in grooming gangs and is not simply stoking hatred.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of earnestly
Adverb
  • The Medal of Honor recipient used it to rescue 51 seriously wounded soldiers in one day.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But after Washington overlooked war crimes to support Israel’s campaign in Gaza, other countries may no longer take the United States seriously on matters of civilian protection and adherence to international humanitarian law.
    Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of seriously
Adverb
  • Drain the noodles thoroughly and stir into the sauce.
    CAROLE KOTKIN, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Water thoroughly if the soil feels somewhat dry to the touch at that depth.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Both continuously argued Trump was a threat to democracy and shouldn’t be qualified to return to office.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Editor’s note: This story will be continuously updated.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • New York City Marathon Race day: November 2 The New York City Marathon is the world’s largest race—more than 55,000 finished in 2024—and is considered an unofficial holiday for the thousands of spectators who vigorously cheer as the runners make their way through all five boroughs.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Though the neighborhood pictured above was still burning vigorously Wednesday, further northwest the fire had already done horrific damage and left most homes in smoldering ruins.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of vigorously
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