as in philistine
a person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture
a materialist who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing
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Noun
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From building long-term relationships to showcasing real traction, founders must take intentional steps to align with what venture capitalists are truly looking for.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025 -
By early November, the companies had become household names, and soon after venture capitalists invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the hopes that prediction markets would grow into major businesses.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The early stages of a comedian’s career is about finding your clown — the core of what is funny about you — and then acclimating audiences to it.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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In a surreal mix of live-action and AI imagery, the film follows a talented clown who loses her sense of self while seeking audience approval.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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“Materialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialist. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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