as in mercenary
having or marked by interest in material possessions as opposed to intellectual or spiritual things
His essay criticises the materialistic culture of today's world.
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Recent Examples of materialistic
Those impossible beauty standards, the constant self-doubt, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and materialistic desires are some of the other examples of what people say goodbye to in their thirties.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
If God is dead, a materialistic narrative that puts my needs center stage is a sure contender.
—Emma Wilkins, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Taurus season starts on April 19, and its materialistic earth sign energy will inspire you to buckle down and focus on your finances.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Researchers credited the country’s strong social support systems, high trust levels and a less materialistic mindset.
—Jade Walker, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for materialistic
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
If God is dead, a materialistic narrative that puts my needs center stage is a sure contender.
—Emma Wilkins, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Taurus season starts on April 19, and its materialistic earth sign energy will inspire you to buckle down and focus on your finances.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Researchers credited the country’s strong social support systems, high trust levels and a less materialistic mindset.
—Jade Walker, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for materialistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialistic
Adjective
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And how to be optimally developmental and transactional in an increasingly mercenary environment.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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The prominent credit-card swiper offers 15 minutes for the high price of $15, and the show follows up on the Gemstones’ mercenary shamelessness later when someone working the telethon phone bank asks for a donor’s routing number.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her framework moves beyond superficial advice, addressing the root causes of insecurity while offering practical tools for lasting change.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Due to its mild alkaline (acid-reducing) effect and abrasive texture, baking soda can help remove superficial stains and reduce bacteria in the mouth.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered Cramer said the market action punished investors who’ve stayed negative, as well as short sellers and hedge funds that got greedy in the past few days.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are also a number of Native American legends in which buzzards are portrayed as greedy and deceptive compared with other large birds.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Materialistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialistic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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