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as in possessive
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him
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as in envious
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls
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Recent Examples of jealous
There also were more unsettling moments, such as the scene in which Emilia throws Jessi (Gomez) onto a bed in a fit of jealous rage.
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Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over time, Reynolds says, a regular fact-checking habit can help remind you that your jealous thoughts aren’t always accurate or practical.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
Those who dislike her are jealous, those who disagree with her are evil, and those who try to stop her are vanquished—righteously.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
On the Cinerama-sized screen (Imax will be jealous) stretching the entire length of the stage are three separate identical visions of whoever has the microphone, presenter and recipient.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over time, Reynolds says, a regular fact-checking habit can help remind you that your jealous thoughts aren’t always accurate or practical.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
Those who dislike her are jealous, those who disagree with her are evil, and those who try to stop her are vanquished—righteously.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
On the Cinerama-sized screen (Imax will be jealous) stretching the entire length of the stage are three separate identical visions of whoever has the microphone, presenter and recipient.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealous
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Franco’s story could easily have been the skeleton for a lurid erotic thriller about a possessive rich American woman claiming ownership of a Mexican boy toy a decade or more younger than her.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fun fact: People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be wise, observant and resourceful, but can also be possessive, cautious and secretive, per the Chinese Language Institute.—
Alissa Widman Neese,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Every inch of The White Lotus’s Thailand resort induces a mix of envious longing and burbling queasiness.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2025
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In what was arguably the funniest presentation for an honor tonight, Despicable Me star Steve Carell had the Fairmont Century Ballroom full of producers in stitches before Meledandri hit the mic, elbowing the room for being envious of Meledandri’s honor.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Those include a daffy retriever, a headstrong capybara, a covetous lemur and a mysterious bird, as well as glimpses of more fantastical creatures.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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No actor has played him with as much reptilian cruelty and covetous flair as Andrew Scott, either.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2024
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Evacuees may feel incredibly grateful for their hosts’ support while at the same time feeling resentful of their more stable living circumstances.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Some do-gooders can go to altruistic extremes without feeling resentful or judgmental.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
21 Jan. 2025
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Maloof is suing the city of Palm Bay, the Palm Bay Police Department and the officer on claims including malicious prosecution and false arrest.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Jealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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