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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
made ardent declarations of love to the woman he someday hoped to marry
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as in avid
showing urgent desire or interest
an ardent science-fiction fan who has read virtually all of his favorite author's many works
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
under an ardent sun the band of bedouins made their way across the sandy wastes
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Recent Examples of ardent
In recent months, Musk has become an ardent supporter of the anti-immigration, anti-Muslim party, while Vice President JD Vance has also pledged support.
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Alexander Smith, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Trump’s replacement, the ardent deregulator and friend of crypto Paul Atkins, is likely more tolerant of banking excesses, but only in degree.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Bianco is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump and has criticized Newsom and other Democrats leading California.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Gerald Ford, who had been a committed isolationist until Pearl Harbor, switched overnight to being an ardent internationalist and enlisted in the Navy in April 1942.
—Steven Gillon / Made By History, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Trump’s replacement, the ardent deregulator and friend of crypto Paul Atkins, is likely more tolerant of banking excesses, but only in degree.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Bianco is an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump and has criticized Newsom and other Democrats leading California.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Gerald Ford, who had been a committed isolationist until Pearl Harbor, switched overnight to being an ardent internationalist and enlisted in the Navy in April 1942.
—Steven Gillon / Made By History, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardent
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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An avid dancer and photographer, Dondé likes to incorporate his artistic passions into his bar offerings, often naming creative libations after his most beloved tunes and entertainers.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The victim’s 15-year-old daughter Alisha told The News her father was an avid fisherman.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman’s searing turn as the hyper, gum-smacking Doyle in the documentary-style French Connection distinguished him as a leading man.—
Duane Byrge,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bouchard’s five-on-five on-ice outscoring is a searing total.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The prospect of an electric AMG supercar is something worth getting excited about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Create awesome emails that make your dream customers excited to open, ready to buy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Experts advise against strapping a car seat to the aisle seat, because babies could be injured during food and drink services if a hot item spills.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, acquiring a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback with a non-playoff roster would essentially increase the bar for the Giants this upcoming season, thus making the seats even hotter for the two, making the situation not ideal for either party.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Ardent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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