CACOËTHESES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cacoëtheses

noun

plural of cacoëthes

as in urges

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Noun

These dioramas are a snapshot in time that allow children to cultivate their own imagination and passions.

— Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Through interactions with industry professionals from brands like Vogue, Allure, Teen Vogue, GQ, and more, students explore their passions in photography, video, social media, fashion, digital design, and beyond.

— Vogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of passions

Noun

Dalí’s body has not been dragged from the grave, but a version of him has been put to work, his likeness shaped and molded to fit the desires of another.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Rashida Jones and Will McCormack wrote the screenplay for the film that follows two couples at a dinner party that turns into an unpredictable evening exposing messy relationships and desires.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of desires

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What to do nearby As with other safaris, days are bookended by morning and afternoon game drives, set largely around the east side of Madikwe, where the lodge is based (15 minutes from the airstrip).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
In Sunday’s loss to Arizona, the Cowboys gave up four consecutive touchdown drives in the second half to allow the Cardinals to force overtime before a game-winning field goal in the extra period.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of drives

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Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Back as usual are crowd-pleasing events like the competitive Burger Bash, Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and the Grand Tasting Village, which draw big crowds and big appetites.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of appetites

Noun

Prediction markets then capitalize on the digital environments that profit from young people’s compulsions.

— Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
The real question is whether Pennsylvania and cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia want skill games and other gambling opportunities to be widespread and unavoidable for people who struggle with compulsions to gamble.

— Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of compulsions

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026

Definition of enthusiasms

Noun

Rooms are spacious by Tokyo standards, service is warm and accommodating, and the calm, orderly atmosphere suits quieter family trips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
On TikTok, subscribers post under #amctheatres, showing off their trips through the A-List priority line near the concession counter.

— Sofia DiStefano, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

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