as in resentment
a painful awareness of another's possessions or advantages and a desire to have them too
her jealousy over her sister's singing career drove the two of them apart
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Recent Examples of jealousy
Riley Keough plays the titular, volatile lead singer of the Six, a massively popular ‘70s rock group that's buckling under interpersonal romances and jealousies.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s no jealousy masked as jokes or trying to dim your light.
—Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
According to sources, at the root of their problems is jealousy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jealousy
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s no jealousy masked as jokes or trying to dim your light.
—Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
According to sources, at the root of their problems is jealousy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jealousy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealousy
Noun
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The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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But soaring costs, inequality, and youth unemployment saw resentment grow against her Awami League, which was banned from taking part in Thursday’s election.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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New York City’s arts opportunities are the envy of the world, encouraging creative professionals from across the globe to stay and contribute to our diverse heritage.—
Kimberly Olsen,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rumors that celebrities were using the drugs for cosmetic reasons sparked a mix of outrage and envy, and as Americans of more humble means began to see the results the drugs could bring about, many began scrambling for cheaper sources—a perfect opportunity for Hims & Hers and its peers.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Jealousy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealousy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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