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as in eager
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
stared at the array of jewels with an avid glint in his eye
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
an avid baseball card collector
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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 avid
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
The budget-friendly two-piece luggage set has earned the praise of flight attendants and avid travelers, with nearly 20,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
My parents, especially my stepfather, was a very avid CB radio guy.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chris Pratt is an avid golfer who is involved in many activities related to the sport.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
An avid reader, writer and traveler, Kallakuri is passionate about learning new things and often practices new languages in her spare time.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2025
The budget-friendly two-piece luggage set has earned the praise of flight attendants and avid travelers, with nearly 20,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
My parents, especially my stepfather, was a very avid CB radio guy.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Chris Pratt is an avid golfer who is involved in many activities related to the sport.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avid
Adjective
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Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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There was some blowback to Walmart’s announcement, with some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters accusing the company of greed and using tariffs as an excuse.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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That move was derided as an example of the N.F.L.’s bottomless greed and willingness to abandon fans and their city in search of more money.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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What the greedy developers are trying to do burns me to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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The beloved ruler was supposed to care about the wellbeing of his people, but the noblemen beneath him were greedy and indifferent.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Her personality will be a great addition to a loving, supportive and enthusiastic family.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Trump’s enthusiasm for Russian President Vladimir Putin—and avidity for Russian money—dates back 20 years.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Voltaire’s avidity was, instead, part of the performance of his role as Top French Thinker—a position that might be unofficial but is as sharply defined as the papacy and has been handed on from one intellectual to the next over the centuries.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2024
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While Jesse tries his best to impart some wisdom to Ellie, emphasizing that community is more important than individual wants, especially during the end of the world, Ellie just can’t let go of her thirst for vengeance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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People who have trouble sensing their bodily signals – thirst, hunger, pain, an itch – often have mental health challenges.—
Dobromir Rahnev,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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“Avid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avid. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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