as in greed
an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions
the bank official's embezzlement was motivated by pure avarice
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Recent Examples of avarice
Luther’s reforms changed the church forever, and arguably saved it from collapsing under the weight of its own power and avarice.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
The public's reaction to his killing has highlighted the avarice and inequality that many Americans believe is at the root of the country's health care system, Axios' Ivana Saric writes.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In this coming era—during which fear, corruption, and avarice will stand in prominence—gentleness, morality, and reason must be cherished in whatever form they can be found.
—The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
These are ambition and avarice; the love of power, and the love of money.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
The public's reaction to his killing has highlighted the avarice and inequality that many Americans believe is at the root of the country's health care system, Axios' Ivana Saric writes.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In this coming era—during which fear, corruption, and avarice will stand in prominence—gentleness, morality, and reason must be cherished in whatever form they can be found.
—The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avarice
greed
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Fear and greed are often more powerful than formulas.—
Eric Munson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Despite the first trial resulting in a hung juror, leading to their eventual conviction in 1996, the public has remained divided on whether the brothers acted in greed or in self-defense.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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“Avarice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avarice. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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