as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
from a very early age she displayed an unquenchable curiosity about the natural world
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Recent Examples of unquenchable
This cardinal fire sign isn’t afraid to live life to the fullest, often with an unquenchable thirst for a challenge.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Just a really unquenchable thirst.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Even the most successful women can struggle with an unquenchable thirst for approval.
—Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unquenchable
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Just a really unquenchable thirst.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Even the most successful women can struggle with an unquenchable thirst for approval.
—Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unquenchable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unquenchable
Adjective
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This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gail Sheehy discovers that a sense of shame, a family rivalry, and an insatiable need for legitimacy have forged his character and drive.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The high-frequency waves feel urgent.—
Ajaypal Banga,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Because the exodus is so urgent, not from the people who are fired but from the people who may be fired.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An upcoming planet parade has recently been the talk of the town – at least among amateur astronomers and avid skygazers.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Eric Richins, a stone mason and avid outdoorsman who suffered from back and knee pain, had recently returned from Mexico prior to his death, according to Nester.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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The stakes, too, are there in the background of these personal dramas—the city seemingly on the brink of explosion, its inextinguishable fires a dread-inducing bass line that won’t let up.—
Diana Arterian
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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“Unquenchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unquenchable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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