as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
a hedonistic lifestyle a city known for its hedonistic nightlife
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Recent Examples of hedonistic
But there are multiple suspects in Abby's case, and the truth highlights the consequences of the Hunting Wives' reckless, hedonistic lifestyle.
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After a brutal escape, Arlen drifts through a wasteland populated by scavengers, bodybuilders and misfits—including a mute drifter known only as Miami Man (Jason Momoa) and a hedonistic cult leader called The Dream (Keanu Reeves).
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In an genre that can be mind-numbingly focused on hedonistic escapism, this project by the beloved duo demonstrates electronic music’s power to direct attention to issues that matter.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Next door in Germany, Berlin’s reign as the hedonistic party capital of Europe might be coming to an end.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
After a brutal escape, Arlen drifts through a wasteland populated by scavengers, bodybuilders and misfits—including a mute drifter known only as Miami Man (Jason Momoa) and a hedonistic cult leader called The Dream (Keanu Reeves).
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In an genre that can be mind-numbingly focused on hedonistic escapism, this project by the beloved duo demonstrates electronic music’s power to direct attention to issues that matter.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Next door in Germany, Berlin’s reign as the hedonistic party capital of Europe might be coming to an end.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonistic
Adjective
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This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s traveling circus.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The spa here takes wellness seriously—this is a full-service sanctuary offering everything from therapeutic massages and rejuvenating facials to luxurious body wraps.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His relationship with Algeria is sensual.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Reading for so many of the tech-pilled among us is merely a method by which to upload bullet points to your brain, rather than a sensual endeavor that allows you to get caught up in someone else’s story.—
Maris Kreizman
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonistic. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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