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
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
While spooky scents are definitely having their moment on TikTok, the Nosferatu perfume is literally a combination of all the film’s most enticing elements—fear and horror, but also lust and longing.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
In the final, deeply melancholy scene, his helpless love — and perhaps lust — for another man leads to tragedy, but even that tragedy has a strange romance to it that remains genuinely moving.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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Noun
Emmi and cinematographer Ethan Palmer approached the project with some creative intentions, switching between aspect ratios and video formats and employing quick cuts in an attempt to illustrate the way Lucas’ mind switches between anxiety, paranoia, and lust.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
While spooky scents are definitely having their moment on TikTok, the Nosferatu perfume is literally a combination of all the film’s most enticing elements—fear and horror, but also lust and longing.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
So far this year, there’ve been sumptuous suede blazers and preppy barn jackets to lust after.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
In the final, deeply melancholy scene, his helpless love — and perhaps lust — for another man leads to tragedy, but even that tragedy has a strange romance to it that remains genuinely moving.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lust
Noun
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Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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For years, Ramadan had personally funded an annual $500 scholarship at the school for a student who showed a passion for civil rights and activism.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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The couple were spotted mating for the first time this season on Sunday, renewing hopes that the pair will successfully raise an eaglet (or two) in the new year.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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The mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic and produces a maximum 409 hp and 479 ft lbs of torque.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Many of the nation’s sheriffs have responded with enthusiasm.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On his shirt, little hippos copulated against a pastel-blue cotton background.—
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airmail.news,
7 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The lawsuit alleges Harris comforted the boy and during the encounter began forcibly orally copulating the teen.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
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But their steamy scenes don’t always resemble the eroticism of cinema past.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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But a film that’s primarily selling eroticism, packed with club beats and the occasionally homoerotic visual gag?—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Lust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lust. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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