as in intensity
depth of feeling
the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me
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Recent Examples of ardency
But even at his most frustrating, the ardency of his thinking draws us to him.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—Joseph Longo, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 3 Oct. 2017
Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
His impassioned speeches the last two weeks endear him to many players, but his ardency proved irksome to others.
—Joseph Longo, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2021
Jefferson had seen Monacans go in groups to visit the mounds, but the knowledge of their reverence and the ardency of their devotion didn’t satisfy him.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
—Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 3 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardency
Noun
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Unfortunately, the researchers were unable to measure the intensity directly, but theoretical estimates suggest the team may have boosted the laser intensity to 10^23 W per cm2.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Though South Florida usually sees wildfire activity in May, the speed and intensity of fires have been exacerbated by the dry conditions.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There was a lot of emotion, a lot of talk.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Over the past 10 years, Quinn has seen an increase in challenging behavior and more emotions among her 6- and 7-year-olds, with a particular ramp-up since the pandemic.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The therapist conceals her own malignant vices behind smiles and warmth, and the two share secrets that neither is prepared for.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amid the warmth and humor of her portrait of teenagehood, Smith is touching on a cold and bracing thing.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Recently, Jurzee has discovered a passion for cooking and loves experimenting with new recipes.—
The Star
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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This is also a good day to push a relationship into something more intimate or more committed, because affection and passion are intertwined.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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