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.
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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.
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Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2020
But the actor brings the ardency and intensity of a much younger man.
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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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As the moon and Pluto align, your aura of intensity magnifies.
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Rather than simply assembling the most talented roster possible, Taylor said JHX is prioritizing players who understand the tournament’s intensity and have experienced the disappointment of coming up short.
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Some stars receive a hero’s welcome, while others encounter mixed emotions after leaving in free agency.
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For the last three weeks, Lawrence has aimed to wrap the team and its fans in Midwestern warmth, hoisting the nation’s flag into the windows of countless shops, bars and restaurants.
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Exposure to warmth accelerates oxidation, the process that causes fats to go rancid.
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The real-life Space Camp at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, was a dream destination for any kid with an interest in science, math, and space exploration — the ultimate trip for tweens and teens with a passion for science and technology.
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Maybe World Cup visitors' passion for America's favorite condiment has reawakened some national pride here.
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“Ardency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardency. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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