as in earnestly
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Recent Examples of ardently
The two Cuban American Republicans co-owned a house in Tallahassee, celebrated family events together and ardently opposed Venezuela’s socialist government when both went to Washington at the same time — Rubio elected to the Senate, Rivera to the House.
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Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Dobbins ardently believes that’s going to happen.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Bassitt recently downplayed the shake-up at the players union and ardently defended the players’ stance against a salary cap.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite both the men’s and women’s teams ardently supporting each other throughout the tournament, the players took heat for their reaction in some circles.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The contract situation forced the Bulls into a full teardown, something Karnišovas ardently avoided in prior seasons.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The resulting negative publicity created a huge backlash from the students and the community, who were ardently against the concept.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
From Pride & Prejudice to Persuasion, here are some of the best Austen film and TV adaptations to watch most ardently.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Dobbins ardently believes that’s going to happen.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Bassitt recently downplayed the shake-up at the players union and ardently defended the players’ stance against a salary cap.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite both the men’s and women’s teams ardently supporting each other throughout the tournament, the players took heat for their reaction in some circles.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The contract situation forced the Bulls into a full teardown, something Karnišovas ardently avoided in prior seasons.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
The resulting negative publicity created a huge backlash from the students and the community, who were ardently against the concept.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
From Pride & Prejudice to Persuasion, here are some of the best Austen film and TV adaptations to watch most ardently.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardently
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee, which teaches people how to conscientiously object to income levies, reports surging interest in its training sessions.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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An attorney general who cannot conscientiously defend a law owes his clients — the people of Florida — the duty of allowing a surrogate to do it.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In Russia, a woman was killed and a man was seriously wounded by a Ukrainian drone strike in the border region of Belgorod, local officials said.—
ELISE MORTON,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staffers were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly bolted past armed security.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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His exceptionally durable songs have become ingrained in the fabric of American life for many who grew up listening to them, and Tuesday’s audience at The Shell listened attentively and happily swayed along to the music.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And server Addison Phillips paced my plates attentively at a table another night.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fermat listed these future outcomes exhaustively, considering each possible way the next five coin flips could land.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sprawling, fearsome scenes of battle unfurl with a nightmarish, exhaustively detailed authenticity.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Long-term federal gang and violence cases are built deliberately and painstakingly.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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That has also provided an opening for Ukraine, which, throughout the past four years, has painstakingly built a homegrown defense industry that is producing sophisticated aerial and sea drones.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ardently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ardently. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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