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as in jealousy
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too
his covetousness for his neighbors' things spoils any enjoyment he might have of his own possessions
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as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
an insatiable covetousness made her work long hours so that she could afford expensive things
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Recent Examples of covetousness
Simple fasting from food can be ruined — rendered not pleasing to Allah — if spoiled by telling lies, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, swearing a false oath, greed or covetousness.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covetousness
Noun
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Agnifilo suggested the brothers had been targeted because of jealousy over their success.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Keke Palmer harbors a touch of jealousy toward her 3-year-old son.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of the qualities required to be a phenomenal investor are present in AI, which can absorb endless data, recognize historical patterns, and operate entirely free of human greed, fear, or fads.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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That small cabal of handlers pulling the strings and feeding his ego, lust for revenge and greed are the real culprits who must be held accountable.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All of Iran’s proxies share a deep ideological hatred of Israel and America.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Loud and proud Jews will not allow hatred or fear to deter our Jewish way of life or our presence in the world.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Today, an entire generation of young Californians are resigned to life-long rental payments, which breed resentment and harm their long-term economic stability.—
Matt Mahan,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Major purchases tied to mystery investors have sparked anger and resentment in Malibu.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using trendy spring nail colors like misty blue, lilac, and bright orange is key to a pretty manicure that’s not only going to be the envy of your friends, but also give you a boost of serotonin, too.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brewery District Just east of downtown, Reno hides a rising craft-beverage hub that’d be the envy of a much bigger city.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Covetousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covetousness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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