as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Recent Examples of insatiable
The track arrives with a music video, directed by Brown, that finds Water From Your Eyes trapped in an endless loop of television as both participants in and insatiable viewers of a barrage of shows and commercials.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Need for admiration Narcissists have an insatiable need for admiration and validation from others, while those with big egos may be more self-contained in their sense of superiority.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
At the conclusion of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, the hostile government is toppling under the weight of the insatiable leader’s need to be loved, the cynicism of his followers, and the conflicts between the inner circle of the regime.
—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
Republicans argued the rating was no more than an indication that Moody’s was confident that no matter how much the state spent, its Democratic leadership would always be willing to raise taxes to satisfy their insatiable appetite for additional revenue.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Need for admiration Narcissists have an insatiable need for admiration and validation from others, while those with big egos may be more self-contained in their sense of superiority.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
At the conclusion of Sinclair Lewis’ novel, the hostile government is toppling under the weight of the insatiable leader’s need to be loved, the cynicism of his followers, and the conflicts between the inner circle of the regime.
—David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
Republicans argued the rating was no more than an indication that Moody’s was confident that no matter how much the state spent, its Democratic leadership would always be willing to raise taxes to satisfy their insatiable appetite for additional revenue.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insatiable
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Knowles’ Ilia edit is meant to serve as an extension of her unquenchable sound and continued creative expression.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Beyond paying homage to his favorite band, California entrepreneur Anthony Hsieh’s unquenchable thirst for sportfishing led to the formation of Team Bad Company and the world’s largest fleet of 12 sportfishing boats all bearing that name.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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As Donald Trump was convening an emergency meeting of his National Security Council to discuss the increasingly urgent developments in the Middle East, Vice President JD Vance was meeting with Republicans on Capitol Hill.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
18 June 2025
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If a passenger or crew member requires urgent medical attention that cannot be managed onboard, the captain may divert the ship to the nearest port with adequate facilities.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Trump has been an avid proponent of reshoring U.S. manufacturing, using tariffs as a leverage to convince companies to build plants in the U.S. and attacking Apple for manufacturing its iPhones in Asia.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insatiable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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