avidness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for avidness
Noun
  • There’s no tragic backstory here, no traumatic childhood event that turned Murdaugh into a killer, no motivators past greed.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • This specific quiet theater of greed, luck, and deceit is likely over.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 21 Oct. 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
  • Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Zinna died of thirst and starvation, but the day would never be determined.
    Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Athleticism, friendliness, courage, a good appetite—these things are all important, yes.
    Abigail Wise, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Garance Marillier stars as a strict vegetarian and vet-school student forced to eat a rabbit kidney, which unlocks a whole new appetite not kosher in most circles.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.
    Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Avidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avidness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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