avid

Example Sentences

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An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Formerly an avid cyclist, Islas said the incident has irrevocably changed his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Melissa Newman, a business professor who’s an avid cruiser, is starting to see some cracks in the industry she loves: Some cruise-goers, including repeat travelers, are saying cruising doesn’t feel special anymore.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

As an avid racing fan, Turner views the Festival as "the pinnacle of the sport" but also understands why some regard it as a "no-brainer" to go abroad.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

She was brilliant, had been an avid reader her whole life, and she was a terrific literary critic, editor, and proofreader.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman