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ardor

[ahr-der] / ˈɑr dər /


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Happily, Mr. Hamilton, who retains his boyish handsomeness, infuses this recollected ardor with convincing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

That hasn’t dimmed the ardor of rich Indian families for pre-IPO investment yet, Pasupuleti says.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Van Patten and De Domenico plausibly capture that youthful ardor while making it obvious why their displays of affection translate poorly to local police officials unprepared to investigate a murder that quickly drew international scrutiny.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

Despite her creeping cynicism toward politics and its appropriation of movie style, Didion hadn’t lost her ardor for film.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

His ardor eventually cools, especially since I ignore his passionate glances and pedal blithely on my way.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank