1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
the lusty young rowers on the college crew team
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2
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a lusty spirit of adventure
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3
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine
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Recent Examples of lusty
The boat moves and creaks, the sails flutter in the wind, and the crew gives a lusty hurrah as the course is set for Singapore.
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
This transporting, lusty book is a vacation essential.
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Bold in color but elegant on the palate, this lusty rose expression brims with notes of blood orange, raspberry, and clementine zest.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Cellos and basses then took up that figure with lusty force, like a rugby scrum pushing downfield.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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John Bleasdale, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
This transporting, lusty book is a vacation essential.
—Tia Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Bold in color but elegant on the palate, this lusty rose expression brims with notes of blood orange, raspberry, and clementine zest.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Cellos and basses then took up that figure with lusty force, like a rugby scrum pushing downfield.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
Adjective
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Aruba is culturally rich, with diverse ethnicities and dialects, including one of their native languages, Papiamentu, a common creole language spoken on the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This mix of high tailoring, symbolizing the sharp edge of intellect, with the funk, flair, and rich history of Black style has been well documented.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other video motifs include UFOs, idyllic green pastures, and vigorous exhortations to drink only the purest, rawest milk.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
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The spectacular dancing shifts from vigorous chorus lines to topflight tap and modern dance routines, often blurring genre boundaries.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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The late-April glut of convenings this year has had an especially potent effect of magnifying the latest news cycles emanating from Donald Trump’s chaotic White House: Will the President fire Jerome Powell?—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2025
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How will 8 new coaches fare? WNBA to broadcast 4 preseason games nationally for first time as league dynamic changes What to watch in sports this week: Playoffs, Champions League semis and 151st Kentucky Derby James Boyd is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Indianapolis Colts.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is all part of their mission to make digital mindfulness and wellness accessible to as many people as possible through dynamic content and interactive experiences.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Studio Keiko At the center of a kitchen by Studio Keiko, a sculptural mono-block island—welded on all three sides from solid stainless steel—serves as both anchor and statement.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Chemicals at the port were suspected to have fueled the explosion, but the exact cause was not clear and Iran's Defence Ministry denied international media reports that the blast may be linked to the mishandling of solid fuel used for missiles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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