as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Analog is back In a Substack post in September that got 5,000 likes, Salguero expressed a yearning to have lived life in the ’90s when dating apps and doom scrolling weren’t a prerequisite of young adulthood.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Lighton favors music for setting the tone and locating the story within the emotional tenor of mid-century yearning classics.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Below, Brownell unpacks Part 1, including elements of the classic Cinderella story, ongoing yearning between Benedict and Sophie, their time together in the countryside and that steamy scene at the end of episode four.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The actors’ interactions are charged, but the slow burn of Brontë’s characters’ hatred and yearning is muted.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Analog is back In a Substack post in September that got 5,000 likes, Salguero expressed a yearning to have lived life in the ’90s when dating apps and doom scrolling weren’t a prerequisite of young adulthood.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Lighton favors music for setting the tone and locating the story within the emotional tenor of mid-century yearning classics.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Below, Brownell unpacks Part 1, including elements of the classic Cinderella story, ongoing yearning between Benedict and Sophie, their time together in the countryside and that steamy scene at the end of episode four.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for yearning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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Are you trapped by nostalgia for the past or by a longing for a perfect future that hasn’t taken place yet?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Silverton credits both Rosenthal’s visibility and a broader cultural longing for familiarity for the restaurant’s popularity.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 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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Our favorite dairy-free desserts cover every craving, from chocolaty to fruity to frozen.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Feb. 2026
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The protein in yogurt slows digestion, while the berries provide antioxidants and just a hint of natural sweetness to satisfy your snack cravings.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The University of Denver is launching a new Center for Housing Research and Innovative Solutions to tackle one of the state's most pressing issues.—
Chierstin Roth
February 25,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Watch this From the biggest names in their fields to experts on the most pressing topics of our time, NPR is breaking down the stories that matter through our in-depth interviews.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The three women, all widows, were brought together by their shared grief and desire to help others in the same situation.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The difficulty lies in aligning financial reality, operational necessity, and emotional desire into a decision that makes sense five and 10 years from now.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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But famous or not, Mashburn is insistent that all his customers get world-class service.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to a long winter season, the urge to travel to a warm and far-flung destination is tantalizing.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Resist the urge for knee-jerk reactions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Writer-director Nia DaCosta makes one of 19th-century playwright Henrik Ibsen's most beloved plays, Hedda Gabler, fully urgent and relevant for a modern audience with this witty, sensual drama.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Our blueprint became to identify urgent pain points, practically apply AI, measure impact, and build from there.—
Danny Werfel,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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