as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
her all-consuming greediness blinded her to the pain she caused others in her drive to get rich
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as in mercenary
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
a young rocker who was greedy for fame and riches the greedy exploitation of the land by developers
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as in ravenous
having a huge appetite
he's so greedy you have to carefully watch your plate during dinner, lest he snatch food off it
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
he's greedy for new assignments that will really challenge him
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Recent Examples of greediness
Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
As with an apparently solid house, the foundations start to shift, the roof leaks, and greedy neighbors start to encroach on the grounds.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Your ex friends are greedy and deserve to not have you all at their wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Usually, these types of bread won't cause an upset stomach for greedy pups.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
So Buffett got greedy and shifted his bond-heavy personal portfolio into U.S. stocks.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
As with an apparently solid house, the foundations start to shift, the roof leaks, and greedy neighbors start to encroach on the grounds.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Your ex friends are greedy and deserve to not have you all at their wedding.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Usually, these types of bread won't cause an upset stomach for greedy pups.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greediness
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Prosecutors, however, argued that the brothers were motivated by greed and money — their father's estate was worth nearly $15 million at the time of his death.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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Critics argue the murders were calculated acts of greed, rather than acts of desperation by abuse victims.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Top Gun is streaming on Paramount+ and Prime Video, while Top Gun: Maverick is streaming on Paramount+. ‘Willow’ (1988) Val Kilmer stars as the mercenary Madmartigan opposite his then-real-life wife, Joanne Whalley as Sorsha, the daughter of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh) in Willow.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And how to be optimally developmental and transactional in an increasingly mercenary environment.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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No one’s allowed to eat carbs on-site, forcing the ravenous grounds crew to sneak bagels behind a shed.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Knowing how ravenous tech companies are for data, people can hardly be blamed for this attitude.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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While fans are excited for their own team's schedule, every NFL game, especially prime-time ones, is a must-see.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Key Background Leo was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, and his election as pontiff drew excited responses from Vance and President Donald Trump, who both wished him success in his role leading the Catholic Church.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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His approach, on and off the pitch, has had a transformative effect and as Palace seek to secure him on a new contract, there have been covetous glances cast in his direction from clubs in the German Bundesliga.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Though she’s excelled on the NCAA stage – helping LSU to its 2024 title and earning multiple SEC titles, McClain is hungry for more.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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But after the county launched an aggressive public campaign to educate residents about securing garbage containers that attract hungry bears with no access to a natural food supply, incident reports plummeted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Shah, an avid wine collector, wanted to open his own wine bar.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Plus, parents’ avid use of social media means that word spreads quickly, giving the approach a leg up compared with targeting a single demographic that isn’t as enthusiastic online.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Banijay has been among the most acquisitive independent TV makers of recent years, and now reportedly has its sights on ITV.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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But throughout his seemingly acquisitive run, Lowry has surely brought innovative art to the institution.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Greediness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greediness. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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