ardent

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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

He is wildly popular both stateside and abroad, a commercial golden goose who is critically acclaimed and commands legions of ardent fans.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Among the youngest in the crowd was a fifth-grader named Mathilda who recently read “Emma” and has since become its author’s ardent fan.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

He began as a Royal Academician, became an ardent revolutionary, barely escaped execution after the fall of Robespierre, went on to be Napoleon’s chief propagandist, and ended life a political exile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

He was an ardent Communist, and was known for his high-spirited parties.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela