as in resentment
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too
her jealousy over her sister's singing career drove the two of them apart
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Recent Examples of jealousy
Gossip, compounded with jealousy on both sides, per the defense, was at the center of Ventura and Combs’ relationship.
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Essence, 12 May 2025
While most people understand intellectually that their partners have dating histories, having that history literally living down the hall creates an ongoing reminder that can trigger jealousy.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
This case is about love, jealousy, infidelity and money.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
At the core, the lawyer put Combs’ and Ventura’s behavior and domestic violence down to jealousy and drugs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Essence, 12 May 2025
While most people understand intellectually that their partners have dating histories, having that history literally living down the hall creates an ongoing reminder that can trigger jealousy.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
This case is about love, jealousy, infidelity and money.
—Jenna Sundel
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
At the core, the lawyer put Combs’ and Ventura’s behavior and domestic violence down to jealousy and drugs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for jealousy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealousy
Noun
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Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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The relationship between writer and editor is fractious, tender, and ever-changing, with resentments and gratitude sloshing back and forth like a rooftop pool during an earthquake.—
Isle McElroy,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
Noun
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While admittedly that perfect lawn is a source of curb appeal and homeowner pride, in recent years considerable attention has been given to the ecological and environmental costs of maintaining turf that is the envy of the neighborhood.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The love that Mariska Hargitay gets from you postgame is the envy of every other Knicks fan, Knicks celebrity fan.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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Antisemitism, hatred and terrorism must be stopped, lest our civilization fall into the abyss.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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“Jealousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealousy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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