ardency

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We might have been able to move past the language barrier if Mr. Hernández and Ms. Aikens conveyed the powerful emotion of their words with the requisite ardency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Teenagers can be cynical or anxious, they can be wry, but they also have natural belief in a better world, they are wired for ardency.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2020

One of my favorite Peter Pan adaptations is Mabou Mines’ “Peter and Wendy,” in which the actress Karen Kandel brought the entire story to life through the ardency of her acting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2020

One: He loved a woman, with a great, unslakable ardency, named Fanny Brawne.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2019

"Julia ought not, must not, desert her father, dear aunt," said Emily, her face glowing with the ardency of her feelings.

From Precaution by Cooper, James Fenimore