quest
noun
a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something.
Example Sentences
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In this case, the “fragment” was “The Unanswered Question,” Ives’s haunting meditation on existence, with a questing trumpet at its center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The collection demonstrates an important aspect of California history, she noted: a questing people’s search for more than they are getting from their regular faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
A long-time proponent of independence for his Flemish-speaking region, he would be loath to relinquish the post of prime minister after years of questing for the top job.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
The more elaborate the setup, the more active the crabs become, climbing, crawling, and exploring with their endlessly questing antennae.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
‘It’s been an honour questing with you, son of Hades.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
