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as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
it turned out that the public's appetite for sadistic horror movies was not unappeasable after all
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
warned that the nation was dealing with an unappeasable enemy
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Recent Examples of unappeasable
But sometimes people are unpleasable and unappeasable.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 6 Jan. 2023
In 2022, his compulsion to sing and pick his guitar and ramble the roads is undiminished and, evidently, unappeasable.
—Jody Rosen, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022
This lesson may finally hit home on Friday, when the big-hearted Sun in your foundational fourth house clashes with unappeasable Saturn in your relationship realm.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
Such leaders are unappeasable because their goals can never be reached.
—Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022
Activists will decry the shift as hippie-punching aimed at mollifying an unappeasable hard right, while moderates will blame the activists for continuing to tar the party's image with unpopular radical stances.
—Noah Millman, The Week, 25 June 2021
This unappeasable hostility is a problem for Israel, for America, and for the Democratic Party.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 May 2021
But ultimately what stands between him and any large achievement is his deeply rooted, unappeasable need to look longingly backward, an impulse that goes beyond nostalgia.
—Robert Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2019
More often than not her tone carries a tinge of unappeasable rage.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2017
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 6 Jan. 2023
In 2022, his compulsion to sing and pick his guitar and ramble the roads is undiminished and, evidently, unappeasable.
—Jody Rosen, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2022
This lesson may finally hit home on Friday, when the big-hearted Sun in your foundational fourth house clashes with unappeasable Saturn in your relationship realm.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
Such leaders are unappeasable because their goals can never be reached.
—Walter Russell Mead, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022
Activists will decry the shift as hippie-punching aimed at mollifying an unappeasable hard right, while moderates will blame the activists for continuing to tar the party's image with unpopular radical stances.
—Noah Millman, The Week, 25 June 2021
This unappeasable hostility is a problem for Israel, for America, and for the Democratic Party.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 22 May 2021
But ultimately what stands between him and any large achievement is his deeply rooted, unappeasable need to look longingly backward, an impulse that goes beyond nostalgia.
—Robert Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2019
More often than not her tone carries a tinge of unappeasable rage.
—Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unappeasable
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Charlotte has developed an insatiable appetite for soccer, between hosting two Copa America matches last summer and four FIFA Club World Cup matches this summer.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their insatiable appetite to innovate, disrupt, and surprise knows no bounds.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This dedication serves as the driving force behind every donation, propelling us forward in our relentless pursuit of progress in cancer research.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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After Cooper Flagg knocked down a pair of free throws at the 11:54 mark to give the Blue Devils a 56-42 lead, Houston stormed back with a relentless 28-11 run to complete a stunning rally and punch their ticket to the title game.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles San Jose Earthquakes hosting free concert with superstar music act Stanford Jazz Festival announces deep lineup of music talent for 2025 Chalk it up to the great weather and locals’ unquenchable thirst for live music.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Frank wants to be on the receiving end of his own unquenchable lust, and perhaps Rick wants something similar—to be on the receiving end of his own insatiable rage, and experience the bliss of death.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Whereas Selena exudes ambition, Pete is inexplicably determined not to advance in his job — which is tricky, since Willie keeps killing his superiors, which means Pete’s bound to become captain eventually, if only by process of elimination.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Flay and their team were determined to change that.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With congestion on the rise, the decline in per capita transit use suggests that fewer people currently rely on transit than pre-pandemic, which underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to attract riders.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the nineteen-sixties and seventies, the Vietnam War was a matter of urgent concern in politics and scholarship alike.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While in jail, Dean bonds with Zoro, a grim and mysterious teenage prisoner serving time for murder.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Americans hold more favorable views of Republicans than Democrats, even as favorability remains grim across the board, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Outside of the office, Mr. Ratcliffe enjoys being home with his family, is an avid gardener, and enjoys playing with his three children and three dogs.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wang, an avid adventurer who has visited the Arctic and Antarctica on land, paid an undisclosed amount for the trip.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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