as in sensualist
a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures he's a star chef and self-described hedonist

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Recent Examples of hedonist Marianne had an instant impact on Mick, as a posh hedonist who was tough to impress — sophisticated, arty, well-read, not the least bit awed by him. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025 This is the burger for hedonists (particularly those who have time to take a nap right after). Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024 One founder, Roger Somers, was an accomplished saxophonist, rogue architect and larger-than-life hedonist. Damian Panetta, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024 Women can be hedonists too, after all, and can delight in things that may shorten our lifespan. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hedonist
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Noun
  • Ari Tan) Bitter after losing his job, Jonathan recruits a down-on-her-luck actress and a cynical playboy to aid in his journey from Mexico to Panama before spinal surgery.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 May 2025
  • The previous movies focused on a rich playboy who steals art.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Higher volumes of sybarites are also tasking luxury operators with making crowd-free vacation dreams come true.
    Lindsay Cohn, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
  • What unites these contemporary sybarites with their stylish forebears is a powerful longing for freedom.
    Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • There’s always something delicious to sample at The Epicurean Trader.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • The Sonoran Epicurean Escape is a three-night getaway that blends serious relaxation with some seriously good food.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Hedonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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