appetence

noun

Definition of appetencenext
as in zeal

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetence
  1. zeal
  2. warmth
  3. ambition
  4. zest
  5. readiness
  6. gusto
Noun
  • Americans’ zeal for the death of an insurance executive demonstrates both the coarsening of public discourse and the degree of rage many Americans feel over the deficiencies of the U.S. health-care system.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Many blamed Biden’s antitrust zeal with helping slowdown M&A.
    Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • Lake Michigan water levels drop to lowest in years amid warmth and lack of rain In July 2020, Lake Michigan nearly broke its record high.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
  • But the country could be split in two by warmth and cold in the run up to the big day.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Married to her husband for seven years, Kristyn balances her professional ambitions and family life with enthusiasm and determination.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • To fight to make sure everyone has a fair shot to pursue their ambitions.
    Molly Nagle, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambition
Noun
  • Malting enhances esters in the rye, producing lighter fruity notes of apple, pear, and even citrus zest.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Lemon zest adds an element of brightness to recipes.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of zest
Noun
  • The strategy aims to enhance the military's readiness to address the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Being proactive not only showcases your ambition but also highlights your readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
    Rosalba Carandente, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of readiness
Noun
  • And the weather will continue with gusto this week: A strong clipper storm — a system that forms in Canada and moves across the Great Lakes into the United States — is set to move in from Quebec on Thursday, bringing heavy snow to Michigan, the National Weather Service said.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The charismatic composition — performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson — is indeed worth shouting about, especially on the heels of the beloved numbers of the 2016 movie, which were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of gusto
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