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
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead this lusty take on the story as Catherine and Heathcliff.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
Photographer and artist Shadows Gather has arguably cornered the market on chronicling the sparkling, gritty, lusty denizens of Denver’s nightlife, and the popularity of her recent exhibit at Meow Wolf Denver proved as much.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
His uncontrollable, lusty desire for scoring goals is tangible and his numbers are ridiculous, but most of the Portuguese league would be the equivalent of Championship standard and below.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Gomes then shifts the action to a retrospective vision of the man’s life there, a lusty adventure in a tropical climate that gives rise to personal and political violence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
Photographer and artist Shadows Gather has arguably cornered the market on chronicling the sparkling, gritty, lusty denizens of Denver’s nightlife, and the popularity of her recent exhibit at Meow Wolf Denver proved as much.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025
His uncontrollable, lusty desire for scoring goals is tangible and his numbers are ridiculous, but most of the Portuguese league would be the equivalent of Championship standard and below.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Gomes then shifts the action to a retrospective vision of the man’s life there, a lusty adventure in a tropical climate that gives rise to personal and political violence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
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Practical courage lifts your finances as energetic Mars squares vulnerable Chiron in your 2nd House of Accounting, guiding you to spend wisely while respecting personal values.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The class of 2026 under France coach Didier Deschamps is a mix of energetic youth and experienced heads with Dembélé poised to be one of the leading figures alongside fellow striker Kylian Mbappé.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The agency already has strong underwriting standards that ensure that loans go to dependable borrowers, not the subprime candidates whom some past government lending supported.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Started from seed, this type of sedum is a vigorous grower, forming a tidy mound with strong, flop-free stems.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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But a new study, published in Nature Communications in October, says vigorous activity is even more valuable than that.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is in a context where CDC had also issued the stark warning of a seven-fold rise in overdoses from illicit carfentanil, an opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The idea that Wall Street is a potent force in inflating home prices, and must be stopped, has also stirred prominent voices in Congress.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Épure Extra Large Leather Short Handle Tote The dynamic, eye-catching shape of the Épure Extra Large Leather Short Handle Tote is unlike any other travel bag in your closet, now 25 percent off for a limited time.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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After winning Oscars for their co-written screenplay Good Will Hunting in 1997, the dynamic duo continued dominating Hollywood and became the industry's favorite friends.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Instead, there is a solid chance that a lengthy prompt with all sorts of twists and turns can confuse the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The vibe nods to retro Palm Beach—think kitschy neon signs and plenty of spots to lounge—while the menu covers cocktails, shareable drinks, and solid bar food.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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