1
as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
an advanced case of avidity that led to shoplifting at the tender age of 13
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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
in her avidity to express her opinions, she frequently and unthinkingly interrupts people
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Recent Examples of avidity
Those with an avidity for all things Saint Laurent will want to cover the six institutions, but the pleasure of this multi-stop exhibition, organized by and displaying the archives of the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent, is that visitors need not follow any prescribed order.
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Amy Verner, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2022
Read the rest here, and please celebrate the holidays with avidity—whatever that might mean to you.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2022
The trouble was that Giuliani was cashing in on a reputation for honesty and probity with unseemly avidity.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Honoring the contributions of the enslaved in a city that abounds with layers of historical mysteries can require avidity of purpose and judicious interpretation.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 18 Mar. 2022
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Amy Verner, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2022
Read the rest here, and please celebrate the holidays with avidity—whatever that might mean to you.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2022
The trouble was that Giuliani was cashing in on a reputation for honesty and probity with unseemly avidity.
—Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Honoring the contributions of the enslaved in a city that abounds with layers of historical mysteries can require avidity of purpose and judicious interpretation.
—Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 18 Mar. 2022
See all Example Sentences for avidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avidity
Noun
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People are really unhappy with CEOs, corporate greed, etc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Righteous Gemstones tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Liao says the excitement around a possible announcement is also a time for Swifties to learn about a new culture.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Avidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidity. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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