as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a strange yen to take the day off from work
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
what car lover doesn't yen for a new car at the start of every model year
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Recent Examples of yen
Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Goldman has a target price of 2,200 Japanese yen ($14.50) on the stock, implying 44.3% potential upside.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Ashes is his graduation thesis film from the Tokyo University of the Arts and was made with a budget of 1.4 million yen ($9,200).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The production incentive scheme launched last year was cited as helping further boost interest in Japan with its rebate of up to 1 billion yen ($6.6 million at current rates), something that Max’s Tokyo Vice took advantage of when shooting both of its seasons in the country.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the April-September period, Nintendo logged net profit of 108.7 billion yen ($710 million), down 60 percent from the same period a year earlier.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Goldman has a target price of 2,200 Japanese yen ($14.50) on the stock, implying 44.3% potential upside.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Ashes is his graduation thesis film from the Tokyo University of the Arts and was made with a budget of 1.4 million yen ($9,200).
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
The production incentive scheme launched last year was cited as helping further boost interest in Japan with its rebate of up to 1 billion yen ($6.6 million at current rates), something that Max’s Tokyo Vice took advantage of when shooting both of its seasons in the country.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yen
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Junior point guard Noah Mister craves being in the biggest moments for Mount Carmel.Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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This tension between control and freedom, tradition and innovation, connects James’ work with collectors craving visual impact paired with emotional and cultural significance.Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Carmelo Anthony’s entry into the wine industry was rooted in curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Before leaving Hawaii, Kobayashi had expressed a desire to disconnect from modern technology, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Humanity’s long history of division continues, but so, too, does its beauty, creativity and thirst for meaning.Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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This test can identify a higher risk of the disease before symptoms like extreme thirst or fatigue appear.2 Having a single autoantibody means a higher risk of type 1 diabetes, while having two or more autoantibodies may indicate the condition has already begun to develop.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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This time around, the reflexive urge to publish was stifled.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But along with generosity, disasters also bring out fraudsters ready to exploit these charitable urges.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The younger Blanchard says her hunger for family bonding pre-dates her incarceration.Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Perseverance is also key; hunger may be challenging at first.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yen. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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