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
Over its 15 tracks, the record travels from the lusty beginnings of a romance to the grief of its dissolution and the catharsis of finding closure.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
But try bouncing from a pop star version of 1500s English queen Anne Boleyn to a drunk 1985 housewife to a lusty 1955 teenager.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Hitters are batting a lusty .389 AVG-1.144 SLG on fly balls in Baltimore, compared to an MLB average of .309 AVG-.806 SLG.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Prince Oberyn Martell, Game of Thrones' charismatic, lusty, quick-to-brawl noble stole hearts when he was introduced at the beginning of season 4.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
But try bouncing from a pop star version of 1500s English queen Anne Boleyn to a drunk 1985 housewife to a lusty 1955 teenager.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Hitters are batting a lusty .389 AVG-1.144 SLG on fly balls in Baltimore, compared to an MLB average of .309 AVG-.806 SLG.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Prince Oberyn Martell, Game of Thrones' charismatic, lusty, quick-to-brawl noble stole hearts when he was introduced at the beginning of season 4.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusty
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Together, the data reveals different layers of the galaxy's structure and energetic processes, highlighted by bright gold light in the image.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
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The image of a tiny hamster running endlessly on a spinning wheel has become an iconic part of owning these small, energetic animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 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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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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Adults should engage in 150 minutes of moderate physical activity — like walking, dancing or gardening — or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, Makarem added.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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That’s where Baker and his team got the idea to find the sturdiest survivors and interbreed them with their Florida siblings.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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Time and again, Garfield impresses with potent compositions, particularly in a scene that depicts father and daughter obliviously walking through a field in the foreground while, in the right-hand corner of the screen, a distant car slowly bears down upon them.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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But an even more potent metaphor is on the horizon as Millie and Tim go for a hike near their new home and end up temporarily trapped in an underground cave.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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Born in Sarcelles, France, the dynamic duo has become known as Beyoncé's other set of twins, along with her 8-year-old children Sir and Rumi Carter.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Another backed her up by addressing the apartment dynamic.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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King, a seventh round draft pick in 2024, appears to have a solid chance to make the roster after spending last season on the practice squad.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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This lunar flyby presented the first opportunity to test the performance of JUICE's instruments on a solid surface in space, representatives from the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement.—
Brandon Specktor,
Space.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Lusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusty. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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