as in hedonists
a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures
a sumptuous resort that will satisfy even the most demanding sensualists
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Recent Examples of sensualists
The film would eventually gross more than $16 million worldwide while securing Wong’s reputation as one of cinema’s great sensualists.
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Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Gregg Kilday, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensualists
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All of the group’s hotels appeal to wellbeing-loving hedonists with a conscience—regular guests are predominantly female (around 60%).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The sequel strips Grace of what made her special and merely pays lip service to the first one’s worldview, representing the antagonists as generically incompetent hedonists.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to cook these decadents rolls—and, trust us, everyone will thank you.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Sensualists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensualists. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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