1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
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Recent Examples of appetite
Then in 2023, Yara Shahidi (Black-ish) played Tinker Bell in the live-action film Peter Pan & Wendy, giving Disney a different live-action take on the character — though clearly not one that extinguished the appetite for a Tinker Bell-centric project.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The president’s eagerness to put a short time limit on the war comes as polls suggest there is little public appetite for an extended conflict.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed is pushing ahead with deals in the US to meet his emirate’s massive appetite for AI.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The thought of giving a platform to someone abusing their staff is something to lose both my appetite and sleep over.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The president’s eagerness to put a short time limit on the war comes as polls suggest there is little public appetite for an extended conflict.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed is pushing ahead with deals in the US to meet his emirate’s massive appetite for AI.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The thought of giving a platform to someone abusing their staff is something to lose both my appetite and sleep over.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
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An answer to that hunger lies in these hearty beef flautas, which get tang and earthiness from adobo and lime, and a tenderness from many hours of slow cooking.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Each pie costs $23, $20 during happy hour, with $1 for every pizza sold on Pi Day going to local organizations combatting hunger.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hero Diner slings fluffy brioche breakfast sandwiches , doughnuts, and kolaches at multiple locations and is open into the late afternoon for quality burgers and midday cravings.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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From chocolate walnut sea salt cookies to an assortment of seasonal cheesecakes and a rainbow of French macarons, your sweet cravings are guaranteed to be satisfied.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The style of the new cars are more to his liking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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My artist friend, Heather Gentile Collins, came to the rescue and repainted the faces, as well as customized the swimwear to my liking.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hence, any hit to electrical infrastructure creates an immediate ripple effect of thirst.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Between her thirst-trap selfies and fabulous rendezvous, the 84-year-old never fails to deliver in the content department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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The butterflies churning away in the pit of his stomach probably felt more like pterodactyls, all because of what’s happening during halftime of Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many of these patients have lost weight with little discomfort other than an upset stomach or nausea.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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The desire for attention and air of rebellion?—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Their departures illustrate just how complicated the entire roster equation is, and perhaps how availability could outweigh the desire for name-power in future configurations.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.—
Dan Kelly
March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Samuel Goldwyn famously invited house founder Gabrielle Chanel to Hollywood in 1931 to design dresses for the likes of Gloria Swanson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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