appetence

Definition of appetencenext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetence
Noun
  • But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In Reflections on the Revolution in France, his most famous work, Burke warned about the dangers of a revolutionary zeal aimed at completely redesigning a civilization.
    Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The cast’s sole survivor is Jessica Hecht, who pours miraculous warmth and complexity into her faintly insulting role as Colleen, the head teller, a morally upright spinster goosed by her flirtation with Sonny and the spotlight.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Despite the grandeur of the place, there is an ease and warmth to the space.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fast-forward to the present, and the biennial format has spread across the planet as part of a global culture industry driven as much by tourism and city branding as by artistic ambitions.
    Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, officials refocused the strategic narrative on their ambitions to degrade Iran's conventional military – especially ballistic missile – and nuclear programs.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Recipe information Finely grate 1 large garlic clove and the zest of 1 lemon into a large bowl.
    Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Yet even this three-act work bows, at its center, to American zest.
    Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Her other priorities listed on her website include teacher satisfaction, college/career readiness, fiscal responsibility, early childhood education, equity, anti-bullying, mental health support and AI literacy.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • TechWatch sessions aim to provide a forum for evaluating technology and manufacturing readiness, as well as pathways for potential funding or procurement.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That's because the monsoon rains that fed the grassland ecosystem for centuries are not arriving on schedule and with their usual gusto.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • If Ryan Gosling wants to get a marching band to wish his lady a very happy birthday, Fallon and the gang are going to accommodate that request — with gusto.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Appetence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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