as in likings
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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Recent Examples of appetites
Imports have become a cheap solution for insatiable appetites.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Or warn them ahead of time and completely destroy their appetites for dinner?
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
The nimble British sports cars whetted the appetites of racers, and were just the beginning of the import wave that brought British, German, Italian, and French cars to America.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
That said, just because kids can regulate their appetites doesn’t mean that every child is getting enough to eat.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Naturally, these problematic guests bring their issues, interests and appetites with them.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Although appetites for visions of collision and calamity remained healthy beyond, the prospect of cometary catastrophe became derided in the annals of serious science.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 7 Mar. 2025
Pushing Boundaries, Bluffton Extreme fidelity to regional specialties can dampen diners’ appetites for the novel—or a broader history.
—Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
Each of these groups has their own objectives, time preferences, budgets, and risk appetites.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Or warn them ahead of time and completely destroy their appetites for dinner?
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
The nimble British sports cars whetted the appetites of racers, and were just the beginning of the import wave that brought British, German, Italian, and French cars to America.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
That said, just because kids can regulate their appetites doesn’t mean that every child is getting enough to eat.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Naturally, these problematic guests bring their issues, interests and appetites with them.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Although appetites for visions of collision and calamity remained healthy beyond, the prospect of cometary catastrophe became derided in the annals of serious science.
—Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 7 Mar. 2025
Pushing Boundaries, Bluffton Extreme fidelity to regional specialties can dampen diners’ appetites for the novel—or a broader history.
—Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
Each of these groups has their own objectives, time preferences, budgets, and risk appetites.
—Korok Ray, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Appetites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetites. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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