appetence

noun

Definition of appetencenext
as in zeal

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  1. zeal
  2. warmth
  3. ambition
  4. zest
  5. readiness
  6. gusto
Noun
  • Known for his exacting, couture-like approach, and an experimental zeal rare among designers at Europe’s largest luxury brands, the Frenchman got his start in fashion by filing, photocopying and cataloguing fabrics at Jean Paul Gaultier.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Legendary computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton warned AI could wipe out humanity as a mere byproduct of its zeal to accomplish a more innocent task.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • As the brand evolved, this team transitioned into a dedicated bag restoration and maintenance atelier, preserving the longevity of each piece and keeping the warmth of handmade memory alive through patient care.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • With 80% of the hotel staff hailing from the local Vincentian community, the atmosphere here is one of easy warmth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Over the coming months, however, Ellison would connect with Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz, who still held Hollywood ambitions, and would ultimately join him at Skydance.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambition
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  • Greenspan requested a black and white cookie without the signature cake consistency, or the lemon zest.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In a small bowl, combine the Dijon, lemon zest, and softened butter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of zest
Noun
  • But the danger comes when experimentation is mistaken for production readiness.
    — Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Modern stealth fighters depend on ground-level operational support to maintain peak combat readiness.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of readiness
Noun
  • Hilton bit into of one of his three al pastor tacos with gusto.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Taurus The full moon is a moment to pause and reflect, which is tricky for someone with as much gusto as you.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of gusto
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