as in appetites
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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Noun
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As more Americans take weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, appetites are shrinking.—
Khloe Quill , Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026 -
Men’s interests, appetites, jawlines, leg lengths, testosterone levels, and friendships or lack thereof have been the object of feverish media attention in the past couple of years.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Like a lot of older travelers, my mother-in-law likes to stay as mobile (and independent) as possible.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Far more typical are the likes of George Deukmejian, Pete Wilson and Gray Davis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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They are used to replace the tastes and textures of high-calorie foods while providing fewer calories.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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The month of May continues, which means a plethora of sporting options to suit your viewing tastes.—
Lukas Weese,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Likings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likings. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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