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
Langhnane, the team president, said the appetite for soccer in Austin is strong, prompting the team to have a two-pronged approach to capitalize on World Cup enthusiasm.
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Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pets infected with salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea, vomiting, or decreased appetite.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Lamborghini is the latest luxury carmaker to admit the appetite for exclusive and expensive electric cars just isn’t there.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
There will always be an appetite for those types of players in MLS.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Pets infected with salmonella can become lethargic and have diarrhea, vomiting, or decreased appetite.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Lamborghini is the latest luxury carmaker to admit the appetite for exclusive and expensive electric cars just isn’t there.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
There will always be an appetite for those types of players in MLS.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
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Solve world hunger, kill all the people.—
Jevon Phillips,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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For example, the research shows that some people inherit genes or hormone changes that disrupt hunger signals, while traits like perfectionism, low self-esteem, or past trauma also raise the risk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our favorite dairy-free desserts cover every craving, from chocolaty to fruity to frozen.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Feb. 2026
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The protein in yogurt slows digestion, while the berries provide antioxidants and just a hint of natural sweetness to satisfy your snack cravings.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There aren't nearly enough pirate shows on TV for our liking, but this swashbuckling adventure drama more than scratches that itch.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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With his James Bond 1990 vibe, Colin is the partner one instinctively prefers, unless one has a natural liking for Eagle Scout types.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For most healthy adults, drinking to satisfy thirst is a good rule of thumb.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s thirst for attention began in childhood.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The recurrent and widely recognizable figure of the girl with a bullet in her stomach runs not toward safety but toward the forest, carrying both terror and life within her.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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My stomach churned with one too many sugary gels.—
Dimity McDowell,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The three women, all widows, were brought together by their shared grief and desire to help others in the same situation.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The difficulty lies in aligning financial reality, operational necessity, and emotional desire into a decision that makes sense five and 10 years from now.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, the lobby has a salon-like feel, with black-and-white tiles and design nods to L'Enfant's plans for the District.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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When Meghan Markle visited Jordan this week, gone—at least temporarily—were the heels most associated with multi-day visits undertaken by the likes of Meghan, Kate Middleton, and Queen Camilla.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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That includes the films' cast, who have shared near-unanimous enthusiasm at the prospect of returning for a Mamma Mia 3.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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