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
These are hedonistic fantasies, true, but this one, like the Craig pentalogy, goes far deeper.
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Picking up the story five years after this group of hedonistic teens graduated high school, season three feels tailor-made for the attention economy of today, where the algorithm encourages us to engage with polarizing and outrageous content.
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Louis Staples,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
So, in the story, Diabaté has a very hedonistic personality.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Charles severed all ties to the Peaky Blinders gang, and the hedonistic Shelby lifestyle.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hedonistic
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Picking up the story five years after this group of hedonistic teens graduated high school, season three feels tailor-made for the attention economy of today, where the algorithm encourages us to engage with polarizing and outrageous content.
—
Louis Staples,
Glamour,
27 May 2026
So, in the story, Diabaté has a very hedonistic personality.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Charles severed all ties to the Peaky Blinders gang, and the hedonistic Shelby lifestyle.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hedonistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonistic
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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The Grammy Award-winning artist wore a sensual red dress from the designer’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection.
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Warm and sensual, but with a somewhat fresh, floral drydown.
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In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.
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The gourmet scene is yet another aspect that makes Vienna a must-visit for sybaritic travelers.
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonistic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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