cupidity

Example Sentences

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Accessorizing—and the popularization of it—breeds cupidity, to a degree, which has been accentuated by social media, according to research.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2024

The dribbling of classic works into the public domain every year on Jan. 1 may be gratifying, but it also serves to underscore the stupidity and cupidity of our convoluted copyright system.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

Throughout her art, her moving images feature avatars of herself that she endows with a vital mixture of ego and exhaustion, cupidity and love.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Is there today another such clear connection between a party’s particular policy and the party’s cupidity?

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2022

“O’Dell,” Quentin replied, in all sincerity, “I’m worried that your insatiable cupidity will ultimately prove to be something less than a virtue for our club.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam