piggishness

Definition of piggishnessnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for piggishness
Noun
  • The real culprit, though, is the gluttony of college football.
    Dana ONeil, CNN Money, 2 Dec. 2025
  • It’s been a record-breaking summer of gluttony in the Premier League.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.
    Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The book describes the transition of the fictional Grinch, who had focused on the misunderstanding of materialism but was transformed by love and holiday spirit into a helpful, caring being who became part of the community.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These firms now pay their rainmakers like Wall Street stars and have dropped their courtly scruples for relentless commercialism.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Ironically, the film was about the dangers of commercialism, and the director reportedly added a long bedroom scene near the beginning displaying the actress’ nude backside to appease producers’ demands for more flesh.
    Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated with Bad Bunny by writing historical narratives for videos for the artist’s latest record, said the reggaeton superstar explores themes around displacement, gentrification, and longing for home.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Valentine’s Day, a holiday that fills hearts with figurative longing and passion — and literal foodstuffs, like chocolate.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Clinton, whose relationship with Epstein has been subject to public scrutiny, said his desire for a public hearing is out of respect for Epstein’s victims and claimed Comer, who presides over the committee, is using Clinton as a political pawn.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The launch will showcase the founder’s desire to introduce something new to the luxury aviation space.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Piggishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piggishness. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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