APPETENCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

appetence

noun

Definition of appetence

as in zeal

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Noun

The Leipzig scenes are both ephemeral and integral; later, Taro will speculate that if the Germans had had the same revolutionary zeal as the Spanish, Hitler might have been defeated.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Even the newcomers to this season’s Bears quickly noticed a way of doing things that felt purposeful and full of zeal.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of zeal

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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Spices like ginger add warmth, pungency, and peppery sweetness to a variety of dishes.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of warmth

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Democrats vow that their ambitions for November won’t suffer as a result, but the GOP is hoping that its fundraising strength in several critical races can help defy history and hold onto the House.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The club’s ambitions are for a return to the European stage, in the next few years.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambition

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In the bowl of stand mixer (or large bowl, if using a hand mixer), put 3/4 cup (144g) sugar and grate the zest of both lemons over (about 1 tablespoon).

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
No additives are used, which leaves room for notes of banana, lemon zest, brown sugar, and fresh berries to pop on the palate.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of zest

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The companies will explore requirements for a potential US facility producing nuclear fuel, fuel components and microreactor modules, along with engineering design and operational-readiness planning.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The guidance was set to take effect immediately, and the Pentagon said it is aimed at improving military readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability issues.

— Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

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