as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
a hedonistic lifestyle a city known for its hedonistic nightlife
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Recent Examples of hedonistic
Having just embarked on an anguishing revenge quest in The Northman and embraced hedonistic horror in Infinity Pool, the new series from Chris and Paul Weitz was a nice change of pace.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
From Wild Things to The Living End, keep things hot with some hedonistic classics.
—James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025
Mon Mothma’s hedonistic husband, Perrin, seemed a bit more rounded out this season.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
With only two episodes left before the Gemstones sing their final hedonistic hymn on the May 4 series finale, Baltz zoomed in from the North Carolina shoot of an upcoming Bobby Farrelly movie to talk about his alter ego’s colorful arc.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
From Wild Things to The Living End, keep things hot with some hedonistic classics.
—James Factora, Them., 22 May 2025
Mon Mothma’s hedonistic husband, Perrin, seemed a bit more rounded out this season.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
With only two episodes left before the Gemstones sing their final hedonistic hymn on the May 4 series finale, Baltz zoomed in from the North Carolina shoot of an upcoming Bobby Farrelly movie to talk about his alter ego’s colorful arc.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedonistic
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Their genre-blending sound laid the foundation for future music icons, influencing everyone from Jimi Hendrix (who once played guitar for them) to The Notorious B.I.G. But just as impactful as their sound was their style: bold, luxurious, and unapologetically Black.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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These Egyptian cotton sheets are both durable and luxurious.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Our favorite is Santal a La Vida, which takes the popular woody scent to a creamy, serene space that contrasts with the spicy, sensual scents it’s normally used for.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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“Hedonistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedonistic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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