as in gluttony
the excessive consumption of food
the legendary gluttonousness of England's Henry VIII
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Noun
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This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026 -
One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Irregular eating patterns with overeating or long periods between meals can lead to digestive problems.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Gluttonousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluttonousness. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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