as in desire
a strong wish for something
by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate
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Recent Examples of longing
Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
The nostalgic track fuses house music’s synth beats with an emo twist on plena’s traditional Afro-Puerto Rican guitar sounds, capturing the longing for a life chapter that still holds a special place in memory.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Writer/director Sachs’ extraordinary new movie never breaks from the pair, and at times becomes like a documentary about the greatness of the actors themselves, Mozart possessing the soundtrack as Sachs and cinematographer Alex Ashe take longing, lingering B-roll of the performers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
Death, the past, art, longing, all of it sent whirling and made current by the two paintings.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Photo by Lance Asper/Unsplash Powder-white snow certainly adds an element of magic to travel, but sometimes the long winter nights bring a sense of longing for what’s missing: sunshine.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
The nostalgic track fuses house music’s synth beats with an emo twist on plena’s traditional Afro-Puerto Rican guitar sounds, capturing the longing for a life chapter that still holds a special place in memory.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Writer/director Sachs’ extraordinary new movie never breaks from the pair, and at times becomes like a documentary about the greatness of the actors themselves, Mozart possessing the soundtrack as Sachs and cinematographer Alex Ashe take longing, lingering B-roll of the performers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
Death, the past, art, longing, all of it sent whirling and made current by the two paintings.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
Noun
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Villa’s confidence comes from Emery’s desire to provide a stable environment for players who have lost their way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ranging from a simple desire for a sigh, nod, or caress to a more complex wish for advice, empathy, or anticipation for what’s needed pronto, a bid is our most powerful and vulnerable attempt at asking for love.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chromium may influence food intake, hunger, and fat cravings, but research shows no significant effect on weight loss.67 Despite limited research on berberine for weight loss, even fewer studies exist on other supplements.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chocolate’s for me or one of my coworkers—whoever’s cravings hit first!—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Forced to flee during the Dominican Republic’s turbulent civil war, Quezada’s family immigrated to Manhattan’s bustling Latin district, Washington Heights, just as the diaspora’s thirst for homespun music intensified.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Gustin, even as No. 1 on the call sheet, did not ask that the Arrowverse press pause on the ambitious idea.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and torque aplenty allow the G 580 to scale a 45-degree incline and ford a depth of almost three feet—true off-road chops that let ambitious owners do more than preen at the Equinox valet.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Romans in Pompeii painted explicit frescos of cunnilingus, and Australian Aboriginal rock art depicts men with massive dicks (proving certain artistic urges transcend geography and history).—
Chris Erik Thomas,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The anonymous data gathered from our shopping stories shows that our readers also felt this tug-of-war between lofty aspirations and the urge to hibernate.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Gaza — marked by decades of bloodshed — is a uniquely volatile addition to the roll call of lands whose sovereignty and assets have come under Trump’s restless eye.—
Laura King,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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That iconic scene—which took place on the corner of 52nd and Lex—is from Billy Wilder’s 1955 comedy The Seven Year Itch, about a restless husband (Tom Ewell) ensorcelled by a neighboring blond (Monroe, of course).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Programs that fight hunger, disease, displacement, and poverty are not only expressions of compassion but investments in a more stable, just, and peaceful world.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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The women who drank fenugreek tea reported fewer feelings of hunger and more satiety.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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