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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For families This retreat isn’t designed for children—the programming, meal structure, and daily intensity are tailored to adults fully committed to a week of health transformation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Gaels are battling back, finding more offensive rhythm, but the Aggies have continued to control the pace and raise the intensity.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Play-by-play man Eric Collins finally has a team worthy of his enthusiasm.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Brimming with enthusiasm, the presenter told them that Gemini can handle 80% to 90% of the work of writing regulations, while DOT staffers could do the rest, one attendee recalled the presenter saying.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Become able to sit with uncomfortable emotions.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Robinson uses rats in her research to understand how the brain adapts to emotions and how that affects behavior.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some have argued that there is an apparent disconnect between the Christian messaging that Talarico has leaned so heavily into and his warmth toward what many view as a predatory industry.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bin 47 is a continuation of Petty’s elevated dining style laced with soulful warmth best experienced through his pasta and seafood dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In recent years, Nicky has found his passion in painting and art.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Huerta channels her passion into a union Dolores Clara Fernandez was born April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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