Examples of longing in a Sentence
They looked with longing toward freedom.
She cast a look of longing at the shop window.
She never told anyone about her secret longings.
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The scene is idyllic, but the characters are suffering—from jealousy and longing and an overall failure to communicate.
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Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated with Bad Bunny by writing historical narratives for videos for the artist’s latest record, said the reggaeton superstar explores themes around displacement, gentrification, and longing for home.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Seated near the entrance is activist and playwright Yúnior García, who speaks about memories and longings tied to his native Cuba.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated with Bad Bunny by writing historical narratives for videos for the artist’s latest record, said the reggaeton superstar explores themes around displacement, gentrification, and longing for home.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Seated near the entrance is activist and playwright Yúnior García, who speaks about memories and longings tied to his native Cuba.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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