as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
the bank official's embezzlement was motivated by pure avarice
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Recent Examples of avarice
It is said that greed and avarice are the oldest human sins.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This was not the only time Steel tried to cast Mia as motivated by avarice.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Luther’s reforms changed the church forever, and arguably saved it from collapsing under the weight of its own power and avarice.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
This was not the only time Steel tried to cast Mia as motivated by avarice.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Luther’s reforms changed the church forever, and arguably saved it from collapsing under the weight of its own power and avarice.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avarice
greed
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This obsession with efficiency and greed — that’s what’s driving AI.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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In his new book, 1929, Sorkin takes the most famous stock crash in history and turns it into a thrilling saga of greed, folly, and despair that resonates with present times.—
Jim Kelly,
Air Mail,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Avarice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avarice. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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