1
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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2
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
There the most ardent devotees can divulge the extent of their obsession without incurring judgment.
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Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Shohat asked him several times if Rivera was an ardent opponent of communism in Cuba and socialism in Venezuela.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Talarico has been an ardent supporter of expanding legal gambling during his tenure in the Texas legislature.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Remedios gave an ardent performance during episode 2 of season 29 of The Voice this month.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Shohat asked him several times if Rivera was an ardent opponent of communism in Cuba and socialism in Venezuela.
—Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Talarico has been an ardent supporter of expanding legal gambling during his tenure in the Texas legislature.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Mar. 2026
Remedios gave an ardent performance during episode 2 of season 29 of The Voice this month.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardent
Adjective
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Malinin, at the post-skate press conference following his world title victory, made his thoughts known in a passionate plea to the ISU (International Skating Union).—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fans are going to be passionate.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At 70, Leo is physically fit and an avid tennis player and swimmer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Qantas Ambassador-At-Large and avid pilot was welcomed by the Qantas CEO and Grand Prix Grid Grils at the Melbourne airport.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In China, OpenClaw has received a particularly fervent welcome among AI enthusiasts and novices alike.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fly the Flag of European Alliances Some European public broadcasters are fervent believers on Europe going it alone.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Harmony and an enthusiastic attitude between soldiers are preferred and essential, especially in combat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clips have accumulated millions of views and many enthusiastic comments from Western audiences.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Others have a broiler drawer that reaches very high temperatures for searing or toasting.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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While states may be the last line of defense for consumers against unscrupulous personal lines insurers, the development is a searing indictment on the industry as a whole.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ardent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardent. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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