1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
the lusty young rowers on the college crew team
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2
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
a lusty spirit of adventure
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3
as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
such a lusty dish calls for an equally rich wine
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Recent Examples of lusty
The series ends with Joe Goldberg sitting in prison reading a lusty fan letter.
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Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Smoke reconnects, in one of the film’s most lusty moments (there are quite a few), with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), an old flame who’s also a Hoodoo conjurer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Note: the premier seaview studio is perfect for a pretend, lusty honeymoon escape as the oversized king bed was positioned for maximum sea-view appreciation (and espresso in bed in the mornings).
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
This is the most believably lusty delivery by John of lyrics about Taupin’s earthly urges.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Smoke reconnects, in one of the film’s most lusty moments (there are quite a few), with Annie (Wunmi Mosaku), an old flame who’s also a Hoodoo conjurer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Note: the premier seaview studio is perfect for a pretend, lusty honeymoon escape as the oversized king bed was positioned for maximum sea-view appreciation (and espresso in bed in the mornings).
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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In 2020, an extensive research review found that a diet rich in spicy peppers was associated with less obesity, heart disease, and diabetes risk.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
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China’s lunar program, Chang’e, has successfully landed multiple robotic missions and plans to build a research base near the lunar south pole—an area rich in water ice and potentially helium-3, a rare isotope that could revolutionize energy production through nuclear fusion.—
Avery Padraic Kerrigan,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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That piece, and the book that would follow, has become a staple of environmental humanities classes for decades and still stirs vigorous classroom debate today.—
Daegan Miller
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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This week, Drake teams up with Canadian rap newcomer Smiley, Kim Gordon has a potent pro-freedom message for Donald Trump, and Colombian hitmaker Feid surprise releases his seventh studio album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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Organizations that master this dynamic gain more than smoother project workflows.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Soon, such models may be able to account for the role played by environmental exposures and chance—offering a more dynamic, individualized map of risk.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Meanwhile, a couple of the Panthers’ second-year defensive backs had solid showings.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen $16 $14 Amazon $17 Ulta On the hunt for a solid drugstore SPF option?—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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