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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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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Prosecutors countered that the duo were motivated by greed, not virtue.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026 -
Is no one else bothered by the rapacious greed?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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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Beyond simply preventing blackouts, this facility is specifically designed to quench the massive power thirst of local AI data centers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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In recent years the appetite for period dramas slowed a little bit.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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For an organization that had no appetite for a long rebuild process, as per the mandate coming right from ownership, the Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t have received a better boost to a retool than winning the draft lottery on Tuesday night.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The Grappler is generating excitement in some corners of law enforcement as officials look for new ways to deal with high-speed pursuits.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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However, that excitement soon waned as the city planner who had been assisting with the project left in September.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Avidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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