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ardent

[ahr-dnt] / ˈɑr dnt /




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It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

As Hyllus, the son of Hercules and Dejanira, David Portillo was similarly impressive, his bright, easy tenor and excellent diction assets in his ardent filial devotion and wooing of Iole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The analyst is a particularly ardent backer of Blue Owl, which he initiated at Outperform in 2023.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Payne, an ardent death penalty supporter, has been frustrated by Arizona’s inability to pick up the pace of executions.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Aristotle was not a particularly ardent champion of women, but he nevertheless believed in using evidence as the basis of theory building.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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