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
Exposure to the outside world, through her father's work, must have whetted MacLeod's appetite for travel, Crichton says.
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Paramount has nurtured Pluto TV, which has lagged a bit in recent years but has been a pioneer in the FAST business, while WBD has shown an appetite to use its deep library to drive FAST channels and AVOD license deals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Upgrading a Childhood Favorite Fans of Butterfinger’s Salted Caramel release will recognize the brand’s appetite for experimenting with flavors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
They are often prescribed for obesity or diabetes and lead to weight loss by reducing appetite and improving how the body breaks down sugar and fat.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Frayer, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
Paramount has nurtured Pluto TV, which has lagged a bit in recent years but has been a pioneer in the FAST business, while WBD has shown an appetite to use its deep library to drive FAST channels and AVOD license deals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Upgrading a Childhood Favorite Fans of Butterfinger’s Salted Caramel release will recognize the brand’s appetite for experimenting with flavors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
They are often prescribed for obesity or diabetes and lead to weight loss by reducing appetite and improving how the body breaks down sugar and fat.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
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Students form teams around issues that matter to them, from hunger to housing to advocacy.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For Owen, the viral comments highlight a hunger for rewriting the millennial narrative.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With options ranging from breakfast scones to showstopping cakes, Publix has every fall craving covered.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amen pointed out that beta blockers do not cause cravings or withdrawals like other anti-anxiety medications.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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It’s established right away that Ziva and Tony are friendly but romantically estranged co-parents who’ve found Europe to their mutual liking, but the exact nature of how their relationship changed over the last few years reveals itself in copious flashbacks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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This year finds artists quenching fans’ thirst for pop hits, literally.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your creative abilities and desire for fun, games and enjoyment will all be enhanced, as well.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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And that simple desire — to play at home — is precisely why Enfield Town exists.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jackson will compete in her primary event later this week against the likes of Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Data from SocialBlade, an analytics service, shows a big spike in video views and likes of the preexisting content since Wednesday.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For most companies and CEOs, the metrics would be preposterously out of reach — among them are an eight-fold increase in market valuation and a 30-fold increase in earnings — but that ignores Musk’s ability to marshal investor enthusiasm and pull off new product launches.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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