as in appetites
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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Noun
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Boy, how horror appetites change in just three years.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025 -
The burros' appetites for native desert trees are endangering the long-term sustainability of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DeCosta has taken some notable swings before past deadlines, acquiring the likes of middle linebacker Roquan Smith, cornerback Marcus Peters and edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The black hole of fossil fuels was not, in other words, only expanded by the likes of Oxy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Philip Esformes was a man of expensive tastes.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The transformation comes as Club Med continues to adapt its legacy all-inclusive model to the tastes of modern travelers, who increasingly seek effortless convenience and authentic experiences.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ongoing scrutiny of candidates’ public behavior, coupled with potential debates and campaign events, will likely play a role in upcoming polls and voter preferences.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Likings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likings. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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