wanderlust

Example Sentences

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He repeats the tall tales, and he sympathizes with their struggles with wanderlust and the challenge of finding civilian clothes that fit and are affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

It encouraged wanderlust as Sal and Dean traveled across the country, indulging in their freedoms and desires with almost reckless abandon.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

The annual expression of wanderlust is happening at a time when Americans tell pollsters they are worried about the economy and the direction of the country.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Earlier this year, those with wanderlust for foreign countries had to keep their feet on U.S. ground due to the national passport backlog.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2023

For, no matter where fate, happenstance, or wanderlust might carry her, Penelope was a Swanburne girl, through and through.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood