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as in avidly
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Recent Examples of keenly
Politicians are keenly aware that tax refunds — and rebates — can be effective tools for currying favor with voters.
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Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With Venice the fall’s first awards season launchpad, eyes will be keenly trained on how the jury swings tonight.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, Lee in fact does get punched in the mouth, and other places, early and often, because the series keenly understands how exasperating its hero is much of the time.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
European countries have broadly pledged to increase military spending, although nations forming NATO's eastern flank, close to Russia, have more keenly felt Moscow's presence and traditionally spent a higher percentage of their GDP on defense.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Prague, Czech Republic, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The creators seem keenly aware of their own limitations without Kojima at the helm.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Stephen Moran has been nominated as the temporary economist in the role, with eyes more keenly focused on the individual the president is set to nominate to replace Powell with in 2026.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Reverend Danté Stewart is an author, award-winning writer, and cultural critic, keenly attuned to issues of faith, justice, and stories of the heart.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The lighting and movement, framing and staging, all keenly evoke memories.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With Venice the fall’s first awards season launchpad, eyes will be keenly trained on how the jury swings tonight.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Most importantly, Lee in fact does get punched in the mouth, and other places, early and often, because the series keenly understands how exasperating its hero is much of the time.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
European countries have broadly pledged to increase military spending, although nations forming NATO's eastern flank, close to Russia, have more keenly felt Moscow's presence and traditionally spent a higher percentage of their GDP on defense.
—Ellie Cook — Reporting From Prague, Czech Republic, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The creators seem keenly aware of their own limitations without Kojima at the helm.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Stephen Moran has been nominated as the temporary economist in the role, with eyes more keenly focused on the individual the president is set to nominate to replace Powell with in 2026.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Reverend Danté Stewart is an author, award-winning writer, and cultural critic, keenly attuned to issues of faith, justice, and stories of the heart.
—Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
The lighting and movement, framing and staging, all keenly evoke memories.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenly
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What a magical formula that turned out to be, and for the next 20 years PEOPLE has avidly covered the dance competition, devoting countless interviews to the stars and the pros competing for glory.—
Charlotte Triggs,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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If the client or patient were being avidly enabled by a fellow human, a therapist would almost certainly want to find out why and how this occurs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But even in triumph, the Patriots acutely felt the absence of their third-year cornerback, 2024 All-Pro Christian Gonzalez.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And professional athletes who spend every day in the spotlight, one of them occupying the league’s brightest spotlight and loudest microphone, ought to be acutely aware of that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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The ex-ambassador also spoke excitedly about the president’s upcoming visit in a recent interview with Breitbart News.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead, dogs of all breeds and sizes excitedly gathered before the game to parade around the field.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The report said that water storage in Washington’s five reservoirs in the Yakima River Basin has dropped sharply, bringing levels, at times, to some of the lowest measured since record-keeping started in 1971.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, if rates rise sharply, Buffett can earn more on cash and bonds while waiting, raising the bar for equity investments.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In September 2024, investors were eagerly expecting the Federal Reserve to deliver its first interest rate cut in four years at an upcoming meeting.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kirk’s chair remained at the table, poignantly empty.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Wryly funny and poignantly tender, Frank and Percy is a heartfelt, life-affirming tale about the courage to take a chance on love at any age.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This is not Chiu, who enthusiastically takes part in the process, sometimes even announcing purchases for the Crocker on social media.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Krasinski and Blunt gamely waved up at the screen as Hazel more enthusiastically greeted the rest of the crowd.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hilleary, at the campaign event, also harshly criticized Biden’s immigration policies and his administration’s approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always use gentle, soft tools like an old toothbrush to scrub away grime in tough corners or nooks, but avoid scrubbing harshly.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Keenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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