as in desire
a strong wish for something
by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate
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Recent Examples of longing
James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Her longing was only exacerbated when sandwich chain Jimmy John's announced the launch of its new Picklewich.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Integration and belonging among heartland immigrants Longtime residents’ longing for the glazed donuts from shuttered Lang’s Bakery matches only the Latino newcomers’ enthusiasm for the fresh bread that’s now baked in myriad varieties from walnut to jalapeño.
—Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
For one, their affair is an all-consuming love, for the other an intoxicating realization of her secret longings.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There’s a lot of longing, there’s a lot of sorrow in the book.
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Her longing was only exacerbated when sandwich chain Jimmy John's announced the launch of its new Picklewich.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Integration and belonging among heartland immigrants Longtime residents’ longing for the glazed donuts from shuttered Lang’s Bakery matches only the Latino newcomers’ enthusiasm for the fresh bread that’s now baked in myriad varieties from walnut to jalapeño.
—Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
For one, their affair is an all-consuming love, for the other an intoxicating realization of her secret longings.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
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These collections tap into a growing desire for togetherness, offering families a way to unite their aesthetics for Christmas morning.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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November 21, 2024 The holiday season is here—along, of course, with the desire to buy everything your heart desires.Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shop this meat delivery service for all your holiday cravings.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Though covetous of certain products, trends surrounding brands are often a flash in the pan, according to Casey Lewis, Gen Z consumer analyst and author of the viral After School newsletter.BYSasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
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All regard Cuba with the covetous memories of former lovers—longing mingled with knowledge of the island’s practical side, its transactionalism.Jon Lee Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.Hunter Ingram for Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Directed by great and underrated Johnnie To, this part rom-com, part rom-drama explores a love triangle between Zixin (Gao Yuanyuan), an ambitious office worker, Qihong (Daniel Wu), a heartbroken architect, and Shenran (Louis Koo), a charming financial executive.Travis Bean, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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President Joe Biden took an ambitious stance on reducing the nation's contributions to climate change, sending billions of dollars to states for the clean energy transition through his signing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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So fight the urge to take a nap and first, go for a walk.Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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Pro Tip for the Best Sweet Potato Casserole After removing the casserole from the oven, resist the urge to dive right in.Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety The result is a film that mirrors the restless spirit of its subjects while breaking all of the rules of traditional documentary filmmaking.William Earl, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kamala’s Glock and Camo hats on their own just weren’t enough to sway restless voters in the middle.Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Enter One Heart for Women and Children, an Orlando nonprofit that’s about ending hunger, building community and empowering hope.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Howard Buffett heads the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, which works to address global hunger, combat human trafficking and mitigate conflicts.Jonathan Stempel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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