as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Recent Examples of insatiable
In every era a certain kind of unprincipled demagogue driven by an insatiable need for attention and a sense of what will capture the public’s imagination rises to the fore.
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Mark Lilla, The New York Review of Books, 5 Mar. 2026
This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Gail Sheehy discovers that a sense of shame, a family rivalry, and an insatiable need for legitimacy have forged his character and drive.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
For over 140 years, restaurateurs have become millionaires capitalizing on the insatiable American appetite for nearly any foodstuff from south of the border.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Mark Lilla, The New York Review of Books, 5 Mar. 2026
This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Gail Sheehy discovers that a sense of shame, a family rivalry, and an insatiable need for legitimacy have forged his character and drive.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
For over 140 years, restaurateurs have become millionaires capitalizing on the insatiable American appetite for nearly any foodstuff from south of the border.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insatiable
Adjective
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The attack grants him immortality and an unquenchable taste for blood.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s something classically anarchic about Kate Moss, but her delicate Americana anchor signals stability and steadfastness—that, or an unquenchable yearning for the sea.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For its tender and urgent vision, the George Kalogeropoulos MFI Award goes to THE LAST CLASS (Michele Fornasero, Alice Drago).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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This event clearly shows an urgent need for better traffic enforcement on Jamaica Ave.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the most avid cleaner and ardent chore doer may not think to wash the drapes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, within many hunters and anglers lives an avid naturalist who is nearly as fascinated by the functional beauty that lies beneath fur and feather.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insatiable. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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