cacoëthes

noun

Definition of cacoëthesnext
as in compulsion

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  1. compulsion
  2. craving
  3. infatuation
  4. yearning
  5. thirst
  6. fascination
  7. longing
  8. itch
Noun
  • The concern is when seeking reassurance becomes a compulsion—a behavior someone feels driven to repeat to relieve their distress.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Prediction markets then capitalize on the digital environments that profit from young people’s compulsions.
    — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of compulsion
Noun
  • Ladybird Taco started with a breakfast craving, a homemade tortilla and a chance encounter that changed everything.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And, later, a midnight snack of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and pizzas certainly quashed any late-night cravings.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of craving
Noun
  • But what unfolded in Tokyo at the inaugural Polofest surpassed mere fandom, stretching into the realm of infatuation, obsession, or perhaps even a touch of cultish devotion.
    — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • La Fetta’s story started with the infatuation of one sandwich.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of infatuation
Noun
  • Handmade props and stop-motion animation give the magical realism a tactile quality, while nostalgic details deepen the story’s exploration of yearning.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • However, this renewed yearning for simpler trackers feels significant at a time when AI health and fitness coaches demand more data in increasingly invasive ways.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of yearning
Noun
  • Bushby had a thirst for adventure, but his mission only came into focus when his father, Keith, sent him a birthday card in the mid-90s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Getting into spoilers, Matt’s escalating thirst for vengeance comes to a head at a nightclub owned by the mob boss who sliced up his face in the first place.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • For Adams, the festival is a reminder of how her fascination with the birds began.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The music itself is frantic and bombastic, exploding her crush into a throbbing, single-minded fascination.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • A lot of people have so much longing for that era too — things seemed so simple then.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of longing
Noun
  • Thankfully, Amazon’s sale section this week has a ton of impressive deals to scratch my shopping itch without breaking my budget.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For those who want to scratch an itch for golden age musical nostalgia, this sparkling yet empty production might suffice.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of itch
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“Cacoëthes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caco%C3%ABthes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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