as in philistine
a person who is chiefly interested in material comfort and is hostile or indifferent to art and culture
a materialist who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing
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In addition, venture capitalists are seeking business ideas formulated by designers, versus technology experts with utilitarian approaches.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025 -
Tech companies, venture capitalists, states and others are competing for electricity and straining the nation’s electric grid.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Elves, insectoids, reptilians, aliens, gods, and clowns are all common.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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“Materialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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