hedonist

Example Sentences

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When I’m dreaming up new oatmeal combinations, I start where any self-respecting hedonist would: the jam aisle of a fancy little corner store.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

“Let Mary run and be as hedonist as she pleases; let Tommy roll in the mud,” a Massachusetts observer wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023

A philosophical hedonist will prioritize intellectual pleasures or long-lasting pleasures that contribute to a good and meaningful life, rather than momentary and fleeting pleasures.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Mr Bennett defended himself in a Facebook post on Sunday, declaring that such spending had "dramatically decreased" during his premiership and that "attempts to present me as a hedonist are simply funny".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2022

Felix knew being called a hedonist wasn't a compliment.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty