as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
the land developer's rapaciousness knew no bounds, and if what she wanted wasn't for sale, she would force the owner into selling it
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Recent Examples of rapaciousness
Some laud the nation’s rapaciousness.
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Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapaciousness
greed
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The Australian psych-rock band’s latest features dense, detailed songwriting about corporate greed and the environment, but the music lacks its nuance and ambition.—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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There’s a lot that feels timely about greed versus governance and myths and propaganda.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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“Rapaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapaciousness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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