1
as in lust
intense sexual desire
a sermon on lustfulness and the weakness of the flesh
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2
as in desire
sexual appetite
the legendary lustfulness of sailors who have been at sea for far too long
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Noun
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Politicians are still destroying the peace just for their own power lust.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026 -
The daughter in the ’62 version is an object of lust for Cady, too, but Danielle’s active interest in him really sets the two movies apart.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Daphne Koller, Coursera co-founder, reflected on her early programming days with BASIC, driven by the intellectual beauty of mathematical models and a desire for real-world impact.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Both fandoms known for their unmatched passion and energy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.—
E.R. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Through the eyes of a scammer, America is a nation of satyrs and harlots, our concupiscence interrupted only by occasional trips to Walmart or the gas station.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Gregory of Nyssa, contemplating the Christian horror of concupiscence, once theorized that had not Adam and Eve sinned, the two of them would have remained virgins and reproduced in whatever way angels did.—
David Harsanyi,
National Review,
8 June 2023
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“Lustfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lustfulness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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