HOGGISHNESS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

hoggishness

noun

as in gourmandism

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Noun

Today, the pitchforks are out, and who else better represents the hubris and greed of late-stage capitalism?

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The show’s noir movie aesthetics still serve its story of political ambition, where revenge is disguised as justice and greed hidden behind lofty lies of patriotism.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of greed

Noun

The inspection followed a hunger strike by detainees, who in a letter, complained about rotten or worm-infested food, medical neglect, and being coerced into signing deportation orders.

— Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Earlier this year, some people held at the jail launched a hunger strike over the conditions, according to Cosecha, an immigrant advocacy group.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunger strike

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This is consistent with the film’s overarching preoccupation with greed, which here takes the form of gluttony.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of gluttony

Noun

The Al-Zara gold mine is one of thousands of small-scale and informal mines scattered across Sudan, which has been engulfed in a war that has at times pushed parts of the country into famine.

— Yasir Abdallah, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The al-Zara gold mine is one of thousands of small-scale and informal mines scattered across Sudan, which has been engulfed in a war that has at times pushed parts of the country into famine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of famine

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An ultimate treat for those like me, who always look to satisfy their sweet tooth.

— Bianca Harris, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweet tooth

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Although The Love Witch played around 100 theaters upon its 2016 debut, will audiences’ cravings for something different be enough to secure a wide release for The Face of Horror a decade later?

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Needing coffee immediately upon waking and experiencing afternoon fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and sugar cravings.

— Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of craving

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