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Recent Examples of vengefulness
The thought of this act of petty vengefulness, and others like it, were later on to fill me with remorse.
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
In her boredom — or maybe loose sense of vengefulness — Julie turns her attention to Paul’s best friend, Carey (Kyle Marvin), who has recently split from his wife.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
In her boredom — or maybe loose sense of vengefulness — Julie turns her attention to Paul’s best friend, Carey (Kyle Marvin), who has recently split from his wife.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vengefulness
Noun
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The line between law enforcement and partisan vindictiveness can also become muddied.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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When circumstances create a realistic likelihood of vindictiveness, the burden shifts to the government to justify its conduct.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The hypocrisy and malice are stunning.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Count 1, malice murder, guilty.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mikey Madison does a stellar job of switching back and forth between homicidal malevolence and victimhood, going straight for pity whenever Amber is cornered.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Almost: Childhood is both bliss and terror, and the Richard D. James Album takes care to wrap malevolence and innocence tightly into the same steel coil.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Agnifilo suggested the brothers had been targeted because of jealousy over their success.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Keke Palmer harbors a touch of jealousy toward her 3-year-old son.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hunger happens here often times in spite of a lot of hard work.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, Liu appears to be taking time for herself in spite of the madness.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Genes involved in adaptation, such as those linked to virulence, metabolism or host interaction, also move with them.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even controversial research aimed at enhancing pathogen transmissibility and virulence can yield valuable insights into how pathogens naturally evolve and how to prepare for future pandemics.—
David Gillum,
STAT,
22 Jan. 2026
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Today, an entire generation of young Californians are resigned to life-long rental payments, which breed resentment and harm their long-term economic stability.—
Matt Mahan,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Major purchases tied to mystery investors have sparked anger and resentment in Malibu.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Using trendy spring nail colors like misty blue, lilac, and bright orange is key to a pretty manicure that’s not only going to be the envy of your friends, but also give you a boost of serotonin, too.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brewery District Just east of downtown, Reno hides a rising craft-beverage hub that’d be the envy of a much bigger city.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Vengefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vengefulness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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