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
With your appetite woken, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to try outside the hotel.
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Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Peters, in particular, is known for such extreme tactics as hitting himself in the face with a hammer so his bones grow back sharper and taking small amounts of methamphetamine to suppress his appetite.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
That industry’s historic appetite for capital spawned the view that AI is becoming the new steel or railroads.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Edward Gieder, a Cherry Hill resident, said that his family noticed their nearly 10-year-old hound mix, Ricky, lost his appetite and had a lower energy level around Christmas last year.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
Peters, in particular, is known for such extreme tactics as hitting himself in the face with a hammer so his bones grow back sharper and taking small amounts of methamphetamine to suppress his appetite.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
That industry’s historic appetite for capital spawned the view that AI is becoming the new steel or railroads.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Edward Gieder, a Cherry Hill resident, said that his family noticed their nearly 10-year-old hound mix, Ricky, lost his appetite and had a lower energy level around Christmas last year.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
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More than this many people face acute hunger, according to the World Food Program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) treatment combines medications, structured nutrition, and therapy to help manage hunger, behavior, and growth.—
Health,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clams, mussels, and lobster rolls will satisfy your seafood craving.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Start the day with gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) served with two eggs cooked to your liking, fresh cheese, ripe plantains, and sour cream or go for avocado toast, pancakes, or artisanal yogurt.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Whomever Dumont hires, the person has to be empowered to build the roster and staff to his liking.—
Mac Engel
April 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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But for average people, the thirst signal is a good indicator.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In one sweet photo, Taylor bent down to kiss his wife's stomach, who wore a white skirt and white tank top.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The past several years has seen the likes of Javon Hargrave, Arden Key, Charles Omenihu, Samson Ebukam, Clelin Ferrell take a turn.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The flip side was the likes of Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett and Anton Lundell setting career highs for minutes played trying to cover for injured teammates.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Great cast members display an infectious enthusiasm that inspires visitors to want to get into their load row and onto that boat and sit down as swiftly as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thus began a series of responses that suggested perhaps his enthusiasm is in jest — or maybe not?—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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