APPETENCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

appetence

noun

Definition of appetence

as in zeal

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Noun

Legendary computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warned AI could wipe out humanity as a mere byproduct of its zeal to accomplish a more innocent task.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Halas leaned into the new job with zeal, using his earlier barnstorming connections to both recruit and coach players, while organizing a makeshift league called the American Professional Football Association.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of zeal

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Summer-like warmth begins Wednesday in Baltimore metro Summer-like temperatures will begin just as September comes to an end on Wednesday.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
And fragrances follow suit with headier, richer notes that envelope you in the same cozy warmth.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of warmth

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America has seen in semiconductors, 5G, and other strategic industries that restrictions alone cannot permanently stall China’s ambitions.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Let the discomfort show you which ambition, responsibility, or expectation still needs to become more clearly yours.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambition

Noun

The drone remains a prototype, and the competition demonstrated its payload-carrying capability rather than establishing its readiness for operational deployment.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Under the system, students can submit portfolios and projects to demonstrate academic readiness.

— Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

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Taurus The full moon is a moment to pause and reflect, which is tricky for someone with as much gusto as you.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
The affable Belgian designer applied twisting, wrapping and textile manipulation with gusto to Diesel as well, in addition to plenty of fabric experimentation and trompe-l’oeil effects.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gusto

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