1
as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
with the avidness of a child in a candy store, scores of holiday shoppers raced to grab the early-bird specials
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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
he approaches every new challenge in life with the avidness of a man half his age
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avidness
Noun
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026 -
But the 1993 prehistory-meets-futuristic technology thriller was already edging into darker territory as dazzling scientific innovation collided with corporate greed, hubris and industrial sabotage, and awe made way for fear.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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From now on, the Post will no longer accommodate the admirably omnivorous avidity of its best readers.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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No global business depends more on fan avidity than sport, where rabid subcultures of tribal commitment often defy traditional customer segmentation.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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New Trier soccer star Addy Randall has an unquenchable thirst to compete.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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This thirst for collaborative discovery also led Tao to do a lot of his work in public.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The same slowed digestion that curbs appetite is what causes the most common Ozempic side effects — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal discomfort.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Latest earnings from global luxury brands, such as Ralph Lauren and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, indicated recovering appetite for high-end beauty and fashion products in a market plagued by margin-eroding discounts in recent years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Expect the best rush ever, and expect the best excitement ever.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Though all eyes will be on North America, the national pride this event inspires – and the staggered start times that will allow fans watching back in their home countries to take in their teams during sort-of-normal hours – will stir incredible excitement and patriotism all around the world.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Avidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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