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Recent Examples of concupiscence Gregory of Nyssa, contemplating the Christian horror of concupiscence, once theorized that had not Adam and Eve sinned, the two of them would have remained virgins and reproduced in whatever way angels did. David Harsanyi, National Review, 8 June 2023 The depictions are disturbingly romantic: seminude invaders among smoldering monuments, preening with bloodlust and concupiscence. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 9 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concupiscence
Noun
  • The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.
    Jon Michael Varese, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Though Tatum has expressed a desire to return this season, the Celtics haven’t put a timeline on the six-time All-Star’s recovery.
    Jay King, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For Giants fans, the energy and passion that Skattebo plays with may be the most exciting part of the team.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Miller later said the same enemies can’t comprehend their strength, determination and passion.
    Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There's so much joy and this entrepreneurial spirit and kind of lust.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
  • True to his reputation as a naturalist, Shakespeare had transcribed a duet of love and partnership between two owls as part of a song of lust and merriment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Concupiscence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concupiscence. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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