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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000
Runtime: 1h 38m
Director: Wong Kar-wai
Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s one theme; heartbreak, longing and traveling are others.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
With her My Band Y’all band providing muscular backing, Clarkson gave the rock classic a melancholy makeover, injecting an extra layer of longing into Dave Grohl’s lyrics, as well as, of course, busting out one of signature paint-peeling high notes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025
The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000
Runtime: 1h 38m
Director: Wong Kar-wai
Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
That’s one theme; heartbreak, longing and traveling are others.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
Noun
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Several voiced a desire for neighborhood checkpoints staffed by the National Guard, which are currently in place to protect Pacific Palisades.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Being honest, open and direct is key — don’t be afraid to express your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Oreo just announced a new addition to satisfy all the evolving cookie cravings: Chocolate Covered Pretzel.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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When there are no calories, the body continues to look for them and that also leads to cravings.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
23 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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Better to be parched with thirst, better to pray for pain, pain, and more pain, than to feel empty, and to feel so without truly feeling at all.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with that life comes the eternal dark thirst, too.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Much of World Liberty Financial's operation is still shrouded in mystery, but its founders have touted its ambitious goal of integrating their venture into the everyday traditional retail system.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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In March, Zeldin announced ambitious plans to review and potentially roll back more than two dozen environmental rules and policies.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
2 May 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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At one point, the crowd in Los Angeles was growing restless, Ms. Reese said, with people pushing one another to reach the front.—
Alisha Haridasani Gupta,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Last weekend, the sun was particularly restless, unleashing eight M-class solar flares between Friday and Monday.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By voting, supporters not only champion their favorite couples but also fuel real-world solutions to hunger and environmental degradation.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bakeries and food kitchens have shut down, hunger is widespread and children have suffered malnourishment, the U.N. says.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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