as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Recent Examples of insatiable
Economic damage is already being done in both conflicts and for no better reason than to slake this president’s insatiable appetite for power.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
At the other end of the self-expression spectrum is Harper, who has only ever honored her insatiable appetite for knowledge.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The global demand for exclusive merch is currently insatiable.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The plans are the result of an insatiable energy appetite fast outpacing the state’s capacity.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
At the other end of the self-expression spectrum is Harper, who has only ever honored her insatiable appetite for knowledge.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The global demand for exclusive merch is currently insatiable.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The plans are the result of an insatiable energy appetite fast outpacing the state’s capacity.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for insatiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insatiable
Adjective
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Bowie’s genius was a driver and a result of an unquenchable inner restlessness.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Health officials in Gaza say tens of thousands of residents with urgent medical needs are seeking evacuation through Rafah, underscoring the pressure on the crossing even as access remains tightly controlled.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Unable to work a traditional job and with a toddler to care for, money also was a constant concern for Franyelis, making her return to Venezuela all the more urgent.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Apart from specializing in all things outdoors and adventure travel, Emily is also an avid yogi, wellness fiend, mental health reporter, and food lover, especially if the food in question is artisan ice cream.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yet the restaurant has kept a firm grip on the imaginations of avid Miami foodies.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insatiable. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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