: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed
motivated by naked ambition and greed
greed for money and power
Examples of greed in a Sentence
He was a ruthless businessman, motivated by naked ambition and greed.
don't let greed for riches control you
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Ahead of its biggest ever World Cup tournament, FIFA has been accused of greed on an industrial scale, gouging the pockets of supporters who are the lifeblood of the game.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
This unfolded during Dead Man’s Wire‘s narrow, pivotal preparation period, thereby infusing the filmmaking process — since Kiritsis’ bizarre actions similarly resonated with the era’s growing unrest around corporate greed and social inequality.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
Spoofing Nicole Kidman‘s zeitgeisty AMC Theatres ad, the activist and actress warned of corporate greed and worsening cinematic offerings.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
The real battle here is in turning ourselves away from the lure of bigotry and greed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
This unfolded during Dead Man’s Wire‘s narrow, pivotal preparation period, thereby infusing the filmmaking process — since Kiritsis’ bizarre actions similarly resonated with the era’s growing unrest around corporate greed and social inequality.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
Spoofing Nicole Kidman‘s zeitgeisty AMC Theatres ad, the activist and actress warned of corporate greed and worsening cinematic offerings.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025
The real battle here is in turning ourselves away from the lure of bigotry and greed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greed
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“Greed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greed. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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