1
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
candidates for citizenship reciting the oath of allegiance to the United States with all the ardor that they could muster
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2
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
his ardor for combat cooled once he began experiencing the horrors of war
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3
as in passion
intense sexual desire
her revealing outfit only inflamed his ardor all the more
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Recent Examples of ardor
With the exception of the loving, loyal Nasha, whom Ackie invests with romantic ardor and action-hero intensity, Mickey’s fellow-travellers prove a rotten lot.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Ahmir Thompson, the director better known as Questlove, proceeds with more care — with ardor even — than that series, which ran for about 17 years on VH1 and developed a formula that itself became an addictive experience.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Fearful of looking like bullies, Democrats by and large lost their ardor to block his confirmation.
—Michael Isikoff, airmail.news, 25 May 2024
Through thick and thin, a constant for McCann was his ardor for the Phillies, a club that has been in existence for over 140 years, winning a grand total — during that span — of two world championships.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Ahmir Thompson, the director better known as Questlove, proceeds with more care — with ardor even — than that series, which ran for about 17 years on VH1 and developed a formula that itself became an addictive experience.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Fearful of looking like bullies, Democrats by and large lost their ardor to block his confirmation.
—Michael Isikoff, airmail.news, 25 May 2024
Through thick and thin, a constant for McCann was his ardor for the Phillies, a club that has been in existence for over 140 years, winning a grand total — during that span — of two world championships.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardor
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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While market opportunity and product-market fit are paramount, successful entrepreneurship often stems from an innate drive and passion for pursuing a vision.—
Daniel Ramsey,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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On May 24, Saturn will enter Aries for the first time in decades, marking the start of a new era of autonomy and bold passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Speaking with an intensity that belies the hippie-speak, Levi is still more of an Aaron Rodgers than a Roger Stone.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers started with high intensity and closed the same way on Wednesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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In this intertwining tale about lust, rage, and abandonment, Alice must find her mysterious hook-up in order to save her humanity.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Working with producer Carter Lang of SZA and Doja Cat fame, de la Fuente is no longer trying to capture the gilded vignettes of home, but rather relaxing into the bliss of fleeting moments, creating universal depictions of lust and yearning sung in breathy registers.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Noun
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Soft area rugs provide comfort, warmth, and traction.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Even cold-blooded animals, which rely on the environment for warmth, raise their temperature behaviorally.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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“Ardor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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