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
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Typically, the former goaltender Hrudey is one of the sport’s more levelheaded commentators, not a lust-for-violence type.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the production mutates, Dav1d channels lust, trauma, and existentialism into sizzling streaks of Auto-Tune.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Airlines are doubling down on premium cabins as more travelers than ever are willing to spend extra to fly in comfort, and the lust for luxury doesn’t stop at the boarding door.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Typically, the former goaltender Hrudey is one of the sport’s more levelheaded commentators, not a lust-for-violence type.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The man lusting for power is always active, the center of the show, relentless, vigilant, distrustful, restless when anything stands in his way.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
As the production mutates, Dav1d channels lust, trauma, and existentialism into sizzling streaks of Auto-Tune.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lust
Noun
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Amarteifio and Edebiri have an understated chemistry that makes the covert passion between these two women believable.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Cervejaria Blumenau brings new flavors to the scene with passion-fruit sours, peach ales, double IPAs, and blonde ales that proudly embrace their Brazilian roots.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The common thread here is everyone has a thirst for unique experiences and adventure, exactly what Ultima Oasis affords you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Mild dehydration often shows up as fatigue before thirst registers.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Verb
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That other human species shared this variant suggested that Denisovans had once interbred with Homo erectus, and then, at some later point, Denisovans mated with Homo sapiens, according to the study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Once the launch vehicle's four RS-25 engines are attached, the stage will be transferred to the VAB's taller High Bay 3, where engineers will mate the remaining sections of SLS and the Orion spacecraft ahead of a launch date currently targeted for the latter half of next year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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And finally, wouldn’t being near-perfectly still for an hour make a pair of copulating octopuses ridiculously exposed to predators?—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maybe she is beset by need to copulate, by the desire of the eggs inside her for their own plot of land.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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D’Angelo’s 1995 interpretation spotlighted what had always been latent — the song’s vibrant eroticism.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Comprising irregular, curling and warped forms, the bed is crafted from stainless steel, powder coated in pink and black shades, with its design reportedly informed by female eroticism and intuition.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Lust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lust. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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