piggishness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piggishness
Noun
  • Whether exploring gluttony and sin (Pirates of the Caribbean), the impermanence of life (Haunted Mansion) or perseverance in hard work (Snow White’s Enchanted Wish), Disneyland finds delight in the messiness of life.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • Speaking of prizes, diners who finish a whole Slinger get honored with a certificate on the wall immortalizing their gluttony forever.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • These public broadsides have hinted at Trump’s vision of a different American materialism: more Cybertrucks, less French wine.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
  • This is not wisdom but an acceptance of human nature that can lead to a transcendence from materialism.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In 1998, in recognition of burgeoning commercialism elsewhere in Europe, a concession was made to allow domestic clubs to remain competitive.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • This is the final stop on our tour, which tells the story of how reggaetón music is fueling commercialism in Medellín and transforming tourism in the city.
    Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The result is dinner that borders on theater - one that will leave guests satisfied, slightly in awe and longing for their next kaiseki experience.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • In the latest, a clumsy but charming young woman in Paris, struggling to become a writer and longing for Jane Austen-style romance, finally has her moment at a Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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“Piggishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piggishness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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