1
as in passion
intense sexual desire
he was overcome with lust when he saw the images
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2
as in desire
a strong wish for something
the belief that most politicians have a lust for power
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3
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
vacation tours for people with a lust for adventure
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4
as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
a no-strings-attached relationship in which both parties were there merely for the satisfaction of their lust
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as in to mate
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Recent Examples of lust
Ruth Graham, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In this intertwining tale about lust, rage, and abandonment, Alice must find her mysterious hook-up in order to save her humanity.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Among those women was Jamie, from Dallas, Texas, who lusted after so many of those popular actors and musicians.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Augustine was concerned about the human lust for domination, and how leaders and institutions needed to work to put boundaries on unchecked power.
—Ruth Graham, New York Times, 22 May 2025
In this intertwining tale about lust, rage, and abandonment, Alice must find her mysterious hook-up in order to save her humanity.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025
Verb
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The other intriguing prospect—and again one that the Mac community has been lusting after for some time— is the addition of cellular connectivity to the MacBook Pro.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Among those women was Jamie, from Dallas, Texas, who lusted after so many of those popular actors and musicians.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lust
Noun
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Imagine telling any of the women in that hairdressers shop that art should be untouched by national and political passion, particularly in time of war.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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Dear Abby: In the four years my husband and I have been married, his distaste for the LGBTQ community has grown into a passion.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Some Canadian national team players have arrived at the Gold Cup out of their desire to win a trophy and hopefully push themselves up the pecking order on Jesse Marsch’s 2026 World Cup roster.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As explained by Hill's Pet Nutrition, spicy food can be toxic for dogs and can lead to excessive thirst or even vomiting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Under the hood is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine mated to an automatic gearbox making 395 brake horsepower.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The insects then fly all the way back in the fall to mate and die.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
Noun
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Male bees are fooled by these lookalikes and will attempt to copulate with them and, in doing so, will spread the pollen of the orchid.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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But there was general agreement that most Central Floridians are seeing fewer of the copulating creepy-crawlies than in the past.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Nosferatu is summoned from the occult niche of the Eggers universe viewers are now familiar with: remnants of The Lighthouse (2019) and The Northman (2022) ooze through the Gothic gloom and nauseating eroticism.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Dec. 2024
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In the 1970s, eroticism was situated between what was shown and what was hidden.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2024
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“Lust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lust. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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