as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
the bank official's embezzlement was motivated by pure avarice
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Recent Examples of avarice
One reason for targeting Ashaal could have been run-of-the-mill avarice.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Bull markets are dangerous because success breeds overconfidence and, at times, avarice.
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Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Goodwill is corrupted on arrival by the modern virtue of avarice.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
But the damage this episode of Europe-bashing and open colonial avarice has done is real and enduring.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for avarice
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Bull markets are dangerous because success breeds overconfidence and, at times, avarice.
—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Goodwill is corrupted on arrival by the modern virtue of avarice.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
But the damage this episode of Europe-bashing and open colonial avarice has done is real and enduring.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for avarice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avarice
greed
Noun
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He was lost in his personal problems, and, perhaps, blinded by greed.
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Entering our 250th year, America will either emerge as a more perfect union, or crumble under the weight of our own cruelty and greed.
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“Avarice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avarice. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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