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
It’s been a record-breaking summer of gluttony in the Premier League.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Rules for the spectacle of gluttony and patriotism are simple: Contestants have 10 minutes to eat as many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs as humanly possible.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Rules for the spectacle of gluttony and patriotism are simple: Contestants have 10 minutes to eat as many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs as humanly possible.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
La Piscine’s dark summer romp through the dangers of lust, jealousy, and gluttony proves nothing is ultimately sexier than the privilege of indifference.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gluttony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluttony
overeating
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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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Snacking can support energy levels and help prevent overeating during larger meals.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Gluttony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluttony. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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