Sentence examples for the envy from inspiring English sources

"the envy" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English
It is usually used as a noun phrase to express feelings of jealousy towards someone or something. Example: She couldn't help but feel the envy when she saw her friend's brand new car.

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the envy

noun

Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

synonyms

invidia

enviousness

Exact(59)

First place, the envy of baseball.

The New York Times - Sports

The spots are the envy of all.

The New York Times

"It was also the envy.

The New York Times

"I think they're the envy of everyone".

The New York Times

She was the envy of them all.

The New York Times - Style

It's the envy of the world.

The Guardian - Opinion

But more intriguing is the envy.

The Guardian - Opinion

The envy of many an architect.

The Guardian - Arts

America's recovery is the envy of the rich world.

The Economist

Germany's growth and employment record are the envy of Europe.

The Economist

DéCOR Large bay windows, the envy of her neighbors.

The New York Times

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