as in unquenchable
incapable of being satisfied
an insatiable need for the approval of others
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Recent Examples of insatiable
In its last scene, Joe laments over his insatiable loneliness while locked within a new kind of cage: his jail cell.
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EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This week, the band sees a decades-old title not only return, but surge to new highs, thanks to Record Store Day and an insatiable appetite for the group’s work.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Since then, an insatiable fascination with Titanic's wreck has driven researchers to dive to the bottom of the sea to photograph and explore the ship's remains.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Rutledge makes some fair points, but too bad they’re tainted by an insatiable greed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insatiable
EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
This week, the band sees a decades-old title not only return, but surge to new highs, thanks to Record Store Day and an insatiable appetite for the group’s work.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Since then, an insatiable fascination with Titanic's wreck has driven researchers to dive to the bottom of the sea to photograph and explore the ship's remains.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Rutledge makes some fair points, but too bad they’re tainted by an insatiable greed.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insatiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insatiable
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If Part 1 shows us the death of honor, Part 2 chronicles the dwindling and, ultimately, the brutal snuffing out of Sir John’s seemingly unquenchable flame.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mohamed Salah is a global icon with an unquenchable thirst for rewriting the record books.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Advocates and outreach workers gathered at The Stoop Collaborative Monday to celebrate its opening and underscore the urgent needs of the region’s homeless population.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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And yet, even in the face of these urgent challenges, there are those who still claim that the true purpose of college is something more abstract: the cultivation of character, the shaping of citizens, the appreciation of beauty and debate.—
Scott Pulsipher,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond. 21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT Share Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave Alexander Smith Reporting from Vatican City For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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“Insatiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insatiable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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