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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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025 -
This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sanctuary Bistro has a delicious side of roasted potatoes that’s sure to satisfy your spud craving.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s where to satisfy your cravings: Savory cravings Jimmy John’s: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Parents can resist the urge to overparent by leaning on curiosity, patience, and trust.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some birds can take up to two weeks to collect enough materials to satisfy their nesting urge.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: Wong Kar-wai Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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But intrepid travelers have not relented: The hunger to be first remains a powerful driver.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully it’s instilled a hunger for cooperation and community in some young players.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The enormous top predator is known for its massive appetite, which included just about anything, even dinosaurs.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Appetency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetency. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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