Showing Results for "wishes"

wishes

NOUN

will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude character decision desire determination discipline feeling inclination intention mind passion power resolution resolve wish

STRONG

aim appetite conviction craving decisiveness decree design discretion disposition fancy hankering liking longing option pining pleasure preference prerogative purpose self-control self-discipline self-restraint temperament urge velleity volition willfulness willpower yearning

WEAK

heart's desire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred indecision question wavering weakness

STRONG

distaste indifference thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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His social media feed is one long string of public appearances and birthday wishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Although a handful of multibillion-dollar AI computing deals may help xAI shore up its finances faster than previously expected, SpaceX needs its Starship efforts to pay off if it wishes to achieve its peak aspirations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

When words fell short, visitors to the installation drew pictures: a house surrounded by hearts; a smiling cat; a bowl full of wishes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One wishes it were closer to the scale of something by John Chamberlain or Viola Frey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

At school, Axel wishes he’d gotten a little more sleep the night before.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

wishes

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