1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
the lusty young rowers on the college crew team
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2
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a lusty spirit of adventure
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3
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine
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Recent Examples of lusty
This lusty trine activates your exotic ninth house and flirtatious fifth house, bringing romantic storylines, creative breakthroughs and a little adventure that spices things up in more ways than one.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Photo : Lexus It’s Backed by Lexus’ Well-Deserved Reputation for Reliability
Lexus may not be known for its lusty and luxurious grand touring coupes—though our LC 500 subject certainly qualifies—but it is most certainly known for reliability.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
The series ends with Joe Goldberg sitting in prison reading a lusty fan letter.
—Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
Photo : Lexus It’s Backed by Lexus’ Well-Deserved Reputation for Reliability
Lexus may not be known for its lusty and luxurious grand touring coupes—though our LC 500 subject certainly qualifies—but it is most certainly known for reliability.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
The series ends with Joe Goldberg sitting in prison reading a lusty fan letter.
—Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
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That coherence is a physical, energetic property in one’s mind-body system.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both Explorer’s Lounge and the Pinnacle Bar are on the quieter side, while Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard have live music and a more energetic vibe, particularly later in the evening.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Jane Street has disputed the findings and is expected to mount a vigorous defense.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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One positive blessing today is that your health feels vigorous and strong!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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The Gritti’s dock-manager to Grazer’s left, foreground right in the shot, may be suspicious that his sturdy right elbow, offered for support during that parlous little leap from land to sea, is being roundly ignored.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s a potent incentive to take your vacation and come back to work energized.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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However, the most dynamic companies today, such as Amazon, Notion, and Anthropic operate on different principles.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Around the world, a new breed of hospitality leaders is transforming lobbies, guest rooms, and even rooftops into dynamic platforms for contemporary art, democratizing access and forging unprecedented artist-community-corporate synergies.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Thankfully, our local analytics expert Chris White has done us all a solid and spent the past few years visiting every brewery in Louisville and surrounding counties.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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Business owners already understand the importance of creating a solid business plan from the get-go.—
Hanneke Antonelli,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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