as in desire
a strong wish for something
by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate
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Recent Examples of longing
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
When war tears them apart, Fei spends a lifetime searching for Kai, her music echoing with memory and longing.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Whatever the reasons for a decline in club-going, Fields' TikTok video sparked a wave of nostalgia and longing for a time when nightlife was more affordable and less likely to be recorded.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Even so, Macmillan, Ostermeier and company capture the essence of Chekhov’s tragic tale with a sense of fun, longing and a lingering sadness.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Brandy character in the end wants to keep a certain connection or longing, but that’s entirely limited.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
When war tears them apart, Fei spends a lifetime searching for Kai, her music echoing with memory and longing.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Whatever the reasons for a decline in club-going, Fields' TikTok video sparked a wave of nostalgia and longing for a time when nightlife was more affordable and less likely to be recorded.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Even so, Macmillan, Ostermeier and company capture the essence of Chekhov’s tragic tale with a sense of fun, longing and a lingering sadness.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
Noun
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This encourages you to create a balance between your personal desires and the deeper, more transformative experiences that contribute to your personal growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sanctuary Bistro has a delicious side of roasted potatoes that’s sure to satisfy your spud craving.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s where to satisfy your cravings: Savory cravings Jimmy John’s: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many experts say that far more ambitious objective is unlikely to be achieved without cutting major federal programs like Social Security and Medicare, which President Trump has vowed not to touch.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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In an ambitious and long-overdue renovation, the architect Annabelle Selldorf attempted to harmonize with the Frick’s Classical aesthetic while asserting her Modernist credentials.—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Parents can resist the urge to overparent by leaning on curiosity, patience, and trust.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some birds can take up to two weeks to collect enough materials to satisfy their nesting urge.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This tender and slow hour isn’t for the restless, but a cathartic cry waits for those who make it to the end.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Add to that formula a volcanic voice and songs soaked in a restless spirit, and Dean has managed to set himself apart in a crowded country field.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But intrepid travelers have not relented: The hunger to be first remains a powerful driver.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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During Ireland’s Great Famine, food exports continued even as locals starved—showing how hunger has often been less about supply than about control.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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