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Recent Examples of avidly
There’s a picture of me, not quite a year old, in a blue sailor suit and a red ribbon tied around my neck, staring avidly at a picture book.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Several years ago, Hamilton County, which avidly pursued death penalty cases for decades, had a larger death row population per capita than the home counties of Los Angeles or Miami.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Following the revelation by his mother that Louis was avidly gathering conkers as a favorite autumn activity, the World Conker Championships extended an offer for the prince to become the event's honorary patron.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2011, Californians celebrated when a wolf known as OR7 crossed into California from Oregon, tracking his movements via web cams and avidly following news stories about him.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If the client or patient were being avidly enabled by a fellow human, a therapist would almost certainly want to find out why and how this occurs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Men in the imperial aristocracy also avidly read texts in Japanese, but nobody, male or female, bothered to retain for the historical record the actual name of The Tale of Genji’s author, even though she was recognized during her lifetime as a supremely skilled writer.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Like most Hill Farmstead beers, Edward was named for a family member – and, like most beers here, it is avidly sought by those in the know.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
While many cats might avidly avoid water, the same certainly can't be said for Apollo.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Several years ago, Hamilton County, which avidly pursued death penalty cases for decades, had a larger death row population per capita than the home counties of Los Angeles or Miami.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
Following the revelation by his mother that Louis was avidly gathering conkers as a favorite autumn activity, the World Conker Championships extended an offer for the prince to become the event's honorary patron.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
In 2011, Californians celebrated when a wolf known as OR7 crossed into California from Oregon, tracking his movements via web cams and avidly following news stories about him.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If the client or patient were being avidly enabled by a fellow human, a therapist would almost certainly want to find out why and how this occurs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Men in the imperial aristocracy also avidly read texts in Japanese, but nobody, male or female, bothered to retain for the historical record the actual name of The Tale of Genji’s author, even though she was recognized during her lifetime as a supremely skilled writer.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Like most Hill Farmstead beers, Edward was named for a family member – and, like most beers here, it is avidly sought by those in the know.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
While many cats might avidly avoid water, the same certainly can't be said for Apollo.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avidly
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As the series heads into a new season, global audiences are eagerly anticipating even more compelling narratives that go far beyond the kitchen.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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On the topic of filming kabuki sequences, Lee and Yoji excitedly traded perspectives on how the performances should be captured.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the black and white clip, which appeared to be taken inside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private theater room, Harry and Zajfen were seen sitting in chairs while Markle was heard shrieking excitedly off camera.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Breganza enthusiastically took to the assignment, working to develop a set that would be fun for four generations of Filipino Americans, plus the people working at the grocery store during its extended hours.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Polls are beginning to report early results with Sheffield in the lead by 75% and Kinloch at 24%, though Kinloch’s supporters are enthusiastically calling for his win and waving fans with his campaign slogan.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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For instance, many brands have become keenly aware that social media platforms such as TikTok have their own unique vernacular and communication methods that pair well with them.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Black parents are keenly aware of the social implications of existing inside and outside of Blackness.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Now, after 10 years of perfect sweetness, the brand is ready to adult-up, as Agnès Varda’s heroine Cléo did while impatiently awaiting her medical diagnosis.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Avidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidly. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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