as in overeating
the excessive consumption of food
the view that gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline
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Recent Examples of gluttony
This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth.
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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.
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Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
During the seven deadly sins photoshoot, the model was assigned to portray the sin of gluttony.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony.
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Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gluttony
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
During the seven deadly sins photoshoot, the model was assigned to portray the sin of gluttony.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony.
—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gluttony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluttony
overeating
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The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.
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Also, go easy on carbonated drinks before boarding and avoid overeating, which raises your odds of indigestion.
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“Gluttony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluttony. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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