APPETENCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

appetence

noun

Definition of appetence

as in zeal

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Noun

Still, that has not meant Trump has any less zeal for this 2020 rabbit hole.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
For more than 90 years, Beatrice Lumpkin brought a zeal for fairness and a fierce desire to protect working-class employees to her civil rights and workers’ rights activism.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of zeal

Noun

Ramsey tells me that designing the front of the home with hospitality in mind adds a level of warmth and approachability to a neighborhood.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Astrologically, the sun is home in vivacious Leo, allowing for its warmth, charisma and creative expression to flow effortlessly.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Never short of ambition, following promotion Keegan declared that Newcastle were coming for Manchester United’s title.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitions to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are unlikely to materialize, despite his claims.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Definition of ambition

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At Wingstop, the Sweet Heat Chamoy flavor features a bold dry rub drizzled with vibrant Tajín Chamoy sauce, delivering a mouthwatering balance of sweet, tangy fruit notes, distinct chili heat, and citrus zest.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Inspired by the classic zest of a Moscow Mule with a juicy watermelon twist.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

Definition of zest

Noun

The country already spends one of the highest proportions of GDP on defence among NATO members and is simultaneously pursuing acquisitions such as F-35 fighter aircraft and new naval platforms to improve its overall military readiness.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
The American military needs to be ready to defend our country and win any fight that comes our way, but corruption and corporate capture within the Defense Department are eroding that critical readiness.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of readiness

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