avidness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avidness
Noun
  • In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The larger themes of Midnight Timetable are about death and loss, yes, but how frequently greed and cruelty sprout from this fertile earth.
    Diana Arterian October 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The fight scenes display mere curiosity about the sport but no enthusiasm for it or insight into its inner dimensions.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Subsequent drops—which happened in September 2024 and April 2025–were met with similar enthusiasm, causing certain stores to enforce purchasing limits.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The cinematographer, Matthew Libatique, plunges into the tumult with avidity and precision.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Trump’s enthusiasm for Russian President Vladimir Putin—and avidity for Russian money—dates back 20 years.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While global data center appetite is strong, the pace and scale of these projects are straining traditional lenders, said the panelists.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The round would mark one of Europe’s largest recent AI financings and underscores investor appetite for next-generation visual models.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Fans on social media can barely contain their excitement over the announcement.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The exec emphasized his excitement about being in the country a few months after Salles’ history-making drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship, a film that also scored nominations for best picture and actress for Fernanda Torres.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Avidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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