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
As the defining cultural moment of not only the summer but of 2024 in general, Brat and its hedonistic aesthetic — authentic, messy and vulnerable with cigarettes, baby tees and neon green — helped set the stage for Rae’s confident and carefree pop evolution.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 June 2025
Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, the outspoken author takes a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 May 2025
The hedonistic visual arrived on Tuesday (May 27) as Big Sexyy, Jessie and their girl gang hit the town to indulge on everything the nightlife has to offer.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Having just embarked on an anguishing revenge quest in The Northman and embraced hedonistic horror in Infinity Pool, the new series from Chris and Paul Weitz was a nice change of pace.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 June 2025
Now, with his hedonistic days drawing to a close, the outspoken author takes a wild journey that explores the boundaries of consciousness through a hallucinogenic trip.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 May 2025
The hedonistic visual arrived on Tuesday (May 27) as Big Sexyy, Jessie and their girl gang hit the town to indulge on everything the nightlife has to offer.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 May 2025
Having just embarked on an anguishing revenge quest in The Northman and embraced hedonistic horror in Infinity Pool, the new series from Chris and Paul Weitz was a nice change of pace.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonistic
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In 2022, Silversea launched Silver Endeavour to its fleet—their most luxurious expedition ship, designed to take travelers to the world’s most remote destinations, including both polar regions.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This mattress feels so luxurious after a long day running around NYC.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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Generally, they're used as a style statement, paired with very sensual garments; however, adding a striped shirt under a corset can create a completely different silhouette.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
2 Aug. 2025
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This can bring a more sensual, domestic and sweet energy to our lives and relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonistic. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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