as in likings
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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Recent Examples of appetites
Perhaps their appetites have shrunk due to changing bodies, or hormones or medication.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Is the fact that Nvidia shares can’t get out of their own way — and that bitcoin has been dead money since two weeks after the 2024 election — a danger side for risk appetites and the broader tape?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In addition to addressing data centers’ energy use, House Bill 1007 would also set rules surrounding their voracious appetites for land and water.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The sheer audacity of the recent Louvre heist has whetted us readers’ appetites for heist stories—space heists, all the better!
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Under the hood, the GLE range is broad enough to satisfy a lot of appetites.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
And each guest gets to choose their own adventure, taking the guesswork out of accommodating various food preferences and appetites.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Test your knowledge of holiday havens and airport appetites in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Is the fact that Nvidia shares can’t get out of their own way — and that bitcoin has been dead money since two weeks after the 2024 election — a danger side for risk appetites and the broader tape?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
In addition to addressing data centers’ energy use, House Bill 1007 would also set rules surrounding their voracious appetites for land and water.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
The republic would treat other nations with civility precisely in order to remain independent of their appetites and quarrels.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The sheer audacity of the recent Louvre heist has whetted us readers’ appetites for heist stories—space heists, all the better!
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Under the hood, the GLE range is broad enough to satisfy a lot of appetites.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
And each guest gets to choose their own adventure, taking the guesswork out of accommodating various food preferences and appetites.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Test your knowledge of holiday havens and airport appetites in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetites
Noun
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The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bag has also been seen on the likes of Katie Holmes and Naomi Watts.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If your tastes swing more to the chocolate side of the scale, try these Chocolate Kiss Cookies on Valentine's Day instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Memphis' 2026 food calendar offers something for all tastes.—
Jacob Wilt,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Appetites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetites. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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