as in sensuality
excessive pursuit of fleshly pleasures
the billionaire's extravagant parties were marked by a degree of sybaritism not seen since the days of decadent Rome
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Brimming with spiritualism and sensuality, this neo-gothic story navigates the terrain between life and death, and between childhood and adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Creative Director Antonin Tron made his debut at Balmain with a collection that mined the brand’s reputation of dynamic sensuality and opulent design, while making the clothes look more modern than referential.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The musical reimagines the Greek myths while ruminating on greed, labor and love.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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The families of Anderson and Carlson are suing Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and LaSalle Corrections, alleging medical negligence and corporate greed led to the two men's deaths.—
Caroline Wilburn,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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Fans looking for their introduction to club hedonism might be surprised to learn that wild, sweaty abandon can be conjured with the same big crash cymbals and plinky guitar lines that have featured on every other Harry Styles record.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the film’s artistry — overflowing with excess and hedonism and an eye for commanding visuals — is impossible to dismiss.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sybaritism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sybaritism. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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