as in desire
a strong wish for something
television commercials create appetency for products that the consumer may not have known even existed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetency
Noun
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General manager Kyle Davidson expressed pregame his desire to keep the right winger.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The Creature thinks his suffering can only cease if it is replicated in another, and expresses this desire through possessive, dehumanizing language.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pretzel pieces, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and colorful candies fulfill your sweet and salty cravings.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lamba said she’s seen the craving for social connection increase with the rise of social media, but that creating community can often happen in untraditional places, like Glo30.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the day, in small sips every 30 to 60 minutes to prevent thirst and dehydration, and keep digestion smooth.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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But Connor imagines that our thirst for dystopias has only just begun.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Resisting the urge to pause for a photo every few steps could very well become your biggest challenge of the trip; that, or deciding where to eat.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Usually this practice demands restraint, even if the urge is to scatter tinsel over every line.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The facile novelty of adultery is its own mask, a sexy way of dressing up a deep, frightened longing for security.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Creature begins gentle and curious, longing for connection.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the years, Darron Edwards’ south Kansas City congregation has made sure students have clean clothes and school supplies, distributed food to stave off hunger among those in need and provided mental health resources to churchgoers.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Choose Protein-Rich Snacks Snacks are a helpful way to tame hunger and provide extra energy throughout the day.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By acting on both the gut and the brain to regulate digestion, insulin and appetite, the medications help curb cravings.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Murphy’s latest series dropped viewers into a very specific slice of 1990s New York, and the cultural appetite for that era’s aesthetics, relationships and fashion has only grown since.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Appetency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetency. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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