as in sensuality
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
the hedonism of an island vacation
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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 hedonism
S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
When an unknown force grants his wish, Dorian’s subsequent life of hedonism and vice shifts from one of pleasure to abject horror.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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
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Noun
That fiscal responsibility has also been a victim of Trump’s political hedonism is just one final wound to the conservative psyche.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
When an unknown force grants his wish, Dorian’s subsequent life of hedonism and vice shifts from one of pleasure to abject horror.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Adjective
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonism
Adjective
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Last Crumb's cookies are excellent edible gifts, with a luxurious flavor and mouthfeel and the price tag to match.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Accompanying the single, Cardi directed a luxurious visual alongside Patientce Foster.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sadly, and as usual, greed takes precedence over logic.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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His previous war was driven by greed and cost hundreds of lives, Ka’iana’s father among them, but Kahekili claims to have learned from his mistakes and now only wants what’s best for the islands.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 July 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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“Hedonism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonism. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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