1
as in passion
intense sexual desire
he was overcome with lust when he saw the images
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2
as in desire
a strong wish for something
the belief that most politicians have a lust for power
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3
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
vacation tours for people with a lust for adventure
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4
as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
a no-strings-attached relationship in which both parties were there merely for the satisfaction of their lust
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as in to mate
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Recent Examples of lust
Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Still, lust is the strongest bonding agent of all, so MG and Storm’s flirtation catches more than a few eyes.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
But the body, with all its spewing, writhing, lusting, hunger, and degradation, had long been his obsession.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Sermon on the Mount, with all its grandeur and divine nobility of heart, has proved futile in diminishing the lust and gratification of raw power.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
Still, lust is the strongest bonding agent of all, so MG and Storm’s flirtation catches more than a few eyes.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Remember that time Netflix issued a statement telling viewers to stop lusting after Ted Bundy and other serial killers?
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
But the body, with all its spewing, writhing, lusting, hunger, and degradation, had long been his obsession.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lust
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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But according to Love, Nash also expressed a desire to leave that lifestyle behind and was actively working to make positive changes in his life.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fact that the session is filmed for consumption by the very public Alec claims to want to avoid does seem at cross-purposes with his expressed desire.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wayne took out an ad of his own, distancing himself as much as possible from Wills' thirst.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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On Friday morning the core stage of the SLS rocket sat in one corner of the assembly building, but it is slated to shift to another corner before the end of the month to be mated with the two solid rocket boosters.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Darin Schnabel, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This E-Type example boasts a 265 hp, 4.2-liter inline-six engine mated to a five-speed transmission.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Their natural sweetness can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without providing excessive calories.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Citrus America is helping retailers satisfy shoppers’ cravings for fresher, healthier products while redefining expectations along the way.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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Religious leaders specified days on which, for medical or liturgical reasons, married couples were not to copulate—one Irish rule book from the early seventh century excluded a good two-thirds of the year.—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Once the toxin took effect, males mounted the females and copulated for between 40 and 75 minutes, without the risk of being gobbled up.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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Sadness indeed, yet there is levity, directness, even eroticism.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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There is a deep eroticism in how, in their dream-like state, Lee and Allerton’s bodies communicate beyond language.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Lust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lust. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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