as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Growing up, John Green’s books validated my big coming-of-age yearning and angst.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Where this knowledge of an unfulfilled yearning for connection begins, innocence ends.
—Maria Albano, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
This visionary work captures a yearning for liberation through a sensory-rich experience that is both local and universally poetic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Coach has proven adept at tapping into a yearning among young shoppers for vintage though still au courant brands with a reputation for quality.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Growing up, John Green’s books validated my big coming-of-age yearning and angst.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Where this knowledge of an unfulfilled yearning for connection begins, innocence ends.
—Maria Albano, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
This visionary work captures a yearning for liberation through a sensory-rich experience that is both local and universally poetic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for yearning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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Jealousy, by contrast, is rooted in fear, longing, and comparison.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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At its heart, the film is about a disabled child’s passion and his longing to discover a world far beyond the boundaries of his small village.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.—
Michael Granberry,
Dallas News,
17 Jan. 2020
Noun
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Researchers found semaglutide led to reductions in alcohol use by some but not all measures, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and led participants to smoke fewer cigarettes.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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While the summit covers a broad spectrum of energy infrastructure needs, one of the most pressing topics on the table is the rapid expansion of data centers across the state, something that has sparked significant concern among many local residents regarding energy and water consumption.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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But there’s a question that’s far more pressing than all the what-ifs.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Being bitten by Pirate Clark may have been a manifestation of Clark's deepest emotional wounds and desires — or maybe the monster just needed a meal.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Each state may implement Clean Slate laws differently, depending on the balance between public safety and the desire for second chances.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Only a group like the Highwomen, filled with artists insistent on sharing women’s stories in a genre where beer, truck, and fishing songs by men rule country radio playlists, could kick things off with a joke about a hysterectomy.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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The hard-sell approach aims to get the consumer to buy the product or service in the short term; direct and insistent language is used to persuade the consumer to make the purchase.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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In most cases, the urge to leverage technology to get ahead of the digital race doesn't go as planned, and this was no exception.—
Hari Sonnenahalli,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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However, resist the urge to apply heavy fertilizers.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Drums echo off concrete walls, whistles slice through the night air, and thousands of voices gather into something loud and urgent.—
Radier Odhiambo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 May 2026
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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