1
as in eager
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye
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2
as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest
an avid baseball card collector
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Recent Examples of avid
Drawing on original survey data from inside North Korea, Cha reveals that North Korean citizens earn much of their income from markets, resent government intervention that limits their opportunities for private wealth, and are avid consumers of foreign media.
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Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
As an avid sailor himself, Díaz and his friends set out to find this mythical island one summer, heading towards Kent Island which has similar geolocation coordinates.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
As an avid sailor himself, Díaz and his friends set out to find this mythical island one summer, heading towards Kent Island which has similar geolocation coordinates.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Aug. 2025
Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avid
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Upstairs, clients eager to schmooze and make their case for a Rollie, can linger at a bar where the Udell family serves their signature and very popular watermelon margarita.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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As most know, Parsons is in the final year of his rookie deal and eager to secure a long-term extension.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Audiences were almost as enthusiastic awarding it 91% which explains why its views surged.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The new school year kicked off at R. Roger Rowe School on Aug. 11, an enthusiastic welcome back that included a fun photo station for student arrivals, big smiles and helping hands from teachers and greetings from the school mascot.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some people are adamant that the immediate family of a bride or parent-to-be should never host the shower, suggesting that such a move seems self-serving or like a greedy call for gifts.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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These accusations were often contradictory — Jews were cast as both the masterminds of capitalism and the architects of communism — but always with the same underlying theme: Jews as manipulators, greedy and untrustworthy, enriching themselves at others’ expense.—
Avi Weiss,
New York Daily News,
10 Aug. 2025
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The more companies move in this direction, the more consumers will be singing the praises of AI -- and feeling not only satisfied, but excited about returning to the brand in the future.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Takeaway: What would a party look like in your context — one that potential customers would be excited about?—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Straddling the line between space cop, mercenary, and reluctant father, Pascal spends most of the first season fighting for money while also battling his feelings of attachment for this vulnerable, new dependent.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The setting comes as mercenary malware sold by NSO Group and a cottage industry of other exploit sellers continues to thrive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
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Toyota’s public image took a beating, alienating some of its most ardent supporters.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now, Trump’s most ardent supporters—from Wall Street to the studios of Fox News—fill the seats next to him.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Manipulating these obviously very greedy and avaricious [people] is still kind of beneath his skills.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The comedy-drama follows a Gen Z content creator who returns to her ancestral home seeking viral material, only to encounter her deceased brother’s ghost while dealing with avaricious relatives.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Steffes is keen on preserving the restaurant’s history, while paving the way for its future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Avid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avid. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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