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as in possessive
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
a boyfriend who became jealous whenever she paid attention to anyone but him
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as in envious
having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
was jealous of his friend's great popularity with the girls
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Recent Examples of jealous
Like Nessy, Stud Muffin, too, did his best boy band impression on stage, adding in some choreography that even the show’s next guest would be jealous of.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Mitch butts heads with Kent (Robert Prescott), a less gifted older protegé of Hathaway's who is jealous of the attention Mitch receives.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Not to victim-blame, but that’s an awfully bold lip for someone who’s trying to avoid the ire of the famously jealous and petty Evil Queen.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
In the episode, a lactation consultant named Clark helps her which leads to a hilarious sequence of a jealous Jim watching someone else touch his wife.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Mitch butts heads with Kent (Robert Prescott), a less gifted older protegé of Hathaway's who is jealous of the attention Mitch receives.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Not to victim-blame, but that’s an awfully bold lip for someone who’s trying to avoid the ire of the famously jealous and petty Evil Queen.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
In the episode, a lactation consultant named Clark helps her which leads to a hilarious sequence of a jealous Jim watching someone else touch his wife.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jealous
Adjective
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Lexi has also admitted to being more jealous and possessive than most.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
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Veteran morel mushroom hunters covet their secret spots with a possessive fervor equal to that of any bass fishermen or deer hunter.—
Matthew Every,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2025
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Chris Clews, a keynote speaker and author of 'The Ultimate Essential Work & Life Lessons from '80s Pop Culture,' believes that many young people are envious of the Gen X childhood experience.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Defense attorneys laid out the story of a bitter friend envious of Mayers’ success in the entertainment industry in their opening statement.—
Deon J. Hampton,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For a very long time, other nations have been sizing up California with a covetous eye.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those include a daffy retriever, a headstrong capybara, a covetous lemur and a mysterious bird, as well as glimpses of more fantastical creatures.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Seimetz’s Paula acts as an antagonistic force against Agnes, resentful of her presence and wishing for a child of her own.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2025
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In hospital attacks, unlike random mass shootings elsewhere, the shooter is often targeting somebody, sometimes resentful about the care given a relative who died, Sem added.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jose Velasquez-Martinez, 27, is charged with malicious wounding and murder in connection with 29-year-old Brandon Probst's death in Warrenton, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There is evidence of motivated malicious actors abusing the 'verified account' to deceive users.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Jealous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jealous. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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