as in greedy
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
cast a coveting glance at her friend's diamond necklace
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as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of coveting
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There are some good reasons for coveting Ryan.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Need to Know A travel writer with expensive taste is coveting Quince’s $180 Italian Leather Handwoven Convertible Backpack that looks similar to a $4,400 Bottega Veneta style.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Private is the mystery incandescence of her nacre, coveting which the likes of us killed her ancestors to make buttons, souvenirs, entire garments for ritual dancers who sought to banish their demons with her magical inner light.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, teams weren’t coveting that contract, and the Heat wasn’t offered any difference-maker with multiple years left on a contract.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Early in their friendship, the two of them would spend their weekends driving out around the bay, picking furniture out of the garbage, admiring old windows and doors, and coveting the sheds.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even though there’s great pressure to get the best deal possible (assuming the Tigers end up sellers), Skubal is the player other teams should be coveting.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 3 June 2026
There are some good reasons for coveting Ryan.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Need to Know A travel writer with expensive taste is coveting Quince’s $180 Italian Leather Handwoven Convertible Backpack that looks similar to a $4,400 Bottega Veneta style.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Private is the mystery incandescence of her nacre, coveting which the likes of us killed her ancestors to make buttons, souvenirs, entire garments for ritual dancers who sought to banish their demons with her magical inner light.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, teams weren’t coveting that contract, and the Heat wasn’t offered any difference-maker with multiple years left on a contract.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
So, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for the coat (and sweater, and pants, and mittens) that everyone's coveting this winter.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Early in their friendship, the two of them would spend their weekends driving out around the bay, picking furniture out of the garbage, admiring old windows and doors, and coveting the sheds.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveting
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The greedy owners of the local NFL franchise have played Illinois pols (hurting Illinois taxpayers in the process) for far too long.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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At his sentencing in 2024, Bailyn, the prosecutor, described Lorquet as a greedy criminal who fleeced his country at one of its weakest moments in history.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Our guests remind me that people are craving a story.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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With many ufologists and enthusiasts worldwide craving concrete evidence from the US government about the existence of extraterrestrial life, many think the Pentagon's first release raised more questions than answers.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, Fennell’s dark comedy about class resentment and covetous destruction was sold on the promise of erotic excess.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Or have been found wanting in some way.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Bravo may be enjoying a rush while others grapple more directly with current conditions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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And while Pfeufer’s quote is not yet prophecy — the Knicks are up 2-1 over the San Antonio Spurs and still have to win two games for the NBA championship — the fan is enjoying his newfound notoriety — and the fact that his parents are impressed.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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An amoral existentialist whose backstory becomes clear late in the going, Danny is a former mercenary soldier.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Dec. 2025
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This action was a classic nod to their tag team's mercenary origins.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Financial intermediaries that channel money from businesses and households desiring to save to others desiring to borrow perform a vital economic function.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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But Chikomba said many of his peers, partly due to the stressors of Zimbabwe’s present economic distress, are desiring religion that promises fortune and is unbridled by the same turbulence that United Methodists recently dealt with.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coveting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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