as in likings
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appetites
While the overarching goal is aligning employee and shareholder interests, in reality, shareholders often have different priorities, time horizons and risk appetites.
—
Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their appetites portend our doom.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The collapse of left-leaning digital news outlets like Vice News and BuzzFeed News, and anger among left-of-center audiences at mainstream outlets like CBS, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times over their owners’ moves to placate Trump have fueled appetites for new independent media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles, which have metallic green bodies and coppery wing covers, have voracious appetites, chowing down on more than 300 plant species, including crepe myrtle.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Because of their appetites, the sea lampreys have the capacity to destroy the Great Lakes ecosystem.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Pets also often develop fever and swollen lymph nodes, and may also have low energy or lose their appetites.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 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
Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Their appetites portend our doom.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The collapse of left-leaning digital news outlets like Vice News and BuzzFeed News, and anger among left-of-center audiences at mainstream outlets like CBS, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times over their owners’ moves to placate Trump have fueled appetites for new independent media.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles, which have metallic green bodies and coppery wing covers, have voracious appetites, chowing down on more than 300 plant species, including crepe myrtle.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Because of their appetites, the sea lampreys have the capacity to destroy the Great Lakes ecosystem.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Pets also often develop fever and swollen lymph nodes, and may also have low energy or lose their appetites.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetites
Noun
-
The network already has minority stakes via the Growth Fund in the likes of Adolescence co-producer Warp Films, Two Rivers Media and Duck Soup, amongst others.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
-
That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Many of the tastes that have come, gone and endured include creations of shop owners and customers alike, according to Leffers.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The band’s fan base stuck with it even during a multi-year break, and even as tastes shifted and more hip-hop and pop acts invaded the Billboard rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Their shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Appetites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetites. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share