as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
from a very early age she displayed an unquenchable curiosity about the natural world
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Recent Examples of unquenchable
Because of the world’s unquenchable thirst for Dolly, Summers' role requires a sort of gentle-yet-militaristic precision to ensure the masses are never without her.
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Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The date may change, but the music biz’s unquenchable thirst for cute, non-threatening boys remains the same.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The city should convert these unquenchable plants back to native cacti, succulent and chaparral species.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
All are also played by Banderas and all are equally afflicted with gold fever, an unquenchable desire to find El Dorado and the golden treasures the Incas were rumored to have left behind somewhere in the region.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The date may change, but the music biz’s unquenchable thirst for cute, non-threatening boys remains the same.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
The city should convert these unquenchable plants back to native cacti, succulent and chaparral species.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unquenchable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unquenchable
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Salah rightfully gets the headlines for his insatiable attacking output, but Saturday afternoon at the Vitality Stadium was a reminder that such incredible performances cannot be lauded without acknowledging the solid defensive foundation that has been built behind him.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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But with Russia believed to be losing tens of thousands of troops each month, there is little chance that Pyongyang will be able to fully satisfy Moscow's insatiable demand for additional manpower.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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In my practice, some of the most critical cases have been patients who needed urgent procedures — such as treating urological cancers or obstructing kidney stones — but hadn’t addressed underlying cardiovascular risks.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Over its ten cycles, the award has spotlighted photographers whose work not only exhibits artistic excellence but also conveys urgent narratives about our planet’s fragile state.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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That swipe didn’t sit well with some industry supporters, who have been avid donors and supporters of party candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
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Look at how the stock price of Robinhood, the signature brokerage platform for today’s at-home and on-the-go traders, and Palantir , the software name with the most avid and aggressive retail fan base.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Last to arrive are Rick (Walton Goggins) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a couple whose attachment to one another is hard to parse given his disinterest in her and her youthful, inextinguishable brightness toward him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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During the hottest summer on record, both humans and animals struggle to cope as inextinguishable fires draw closer.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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