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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sad Girl not only celebrates hedonism but also explores mental health and a range of emotions, emphasizing the acceptance of sadness and the coexistence of highs and lows.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Vang Vieng has long had a reputation as a party spot — a destination of dangerous hedonism even — for international backpackers seeking drugs and alcohol.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Sad Girl not only celebrates hedonism but also explores mental health and a range of emotions, emphasizing the acceptance of sadness and the coexistence of highs and lows.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
With only two episodes left before the Gemstones sing their final hedonistic hymn on the May 4 series finale, Baltz zoomed in from the North Carolina shoot of an upcoming Bobby Farrelly movie to talk about his alter ego’s colorful arc.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonism
Adjective
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The portfolio features a range of expressions, from the crisp Blanco to the luxurious Ultima Reserva Extra Añejo.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Leave it up to Sferra to render the traditional ruffled bedskirt in a rich, luxurious way.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Noun
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There was some blowback to Walmart’s announcement, with some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters accusing the company of greed and using tariffs as an excuse.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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That move was derided as an example of the N.F.L.’s bottomless greed and willingness to abandon fans and their city in search of more money.—
Ken Belson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The skirt flared softly at the hem, offering movement and bit of drama, a silhouette that felt sensual without trying too hard.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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As a reminder, here's how Scorsese and the three-time Oscar winner worked together to make romantic sublimation and repressed emotions weirdly sensual.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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“Hedonism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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