as in earnestly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardently
Adverb
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Remember how earnestly the players relished the competition?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2025 -
The shot was so impressive that the not-easily impressed Northern Irishman earnestly laughed in amazement with his caddie.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Last month’s fires destroyed or seriously damaged more than 12,000 homes, but didn’t wipe away the obligation homeowners have to pay their mortgages.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The hospital took the threat seriously enough to partially evacuate the building while Nassau cops searched for bombs.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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To be effective in suppressing stump sprouting, the entire stump, particularly the bark and exposed roots, must be thoroughly sprayed.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Begin by thoroughly examining your current market position.—
B.D. Dalton,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Under the initial plan, the ID would be required for boarding flights in the U.S and entering some federal facilities by 2008, but that deadline has been continuously extended amid opposition from states.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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As technology evolves, professionals must adapt by continuously upskilling to stay competitive.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Puffers vigorously flap their fins to carve intricate circular patterns into the sand.—
Ingrid Newkirk,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The company intends to defend itself vigorously in these matters.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Ardently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardently. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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