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
In his view, the fact that routine materialistic calculations make such an outcome unlikely is unimportant, because divine providence will bring it about.
—Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
Individuals high on this dimension can admit to their mistakes, refrain from overly materialistic pursuits and an envy of others’ possessions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Beijing officials routinely order these companies to alter their internal practices, such as by ordering social media platforms to suppress overly materialistic content.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
In his view, the fact that routine materialistic calculations make such an outcome unlikely is unimportant, because divine providence will bring it about.
—Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2013
Individuals high on this dimension can admit to their mistakes, refrain from overly materialistic pursuits and an envy of others’ possessions.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Beijing officials routinely order these companies to alter their internal practices, such as by ordering social media platforms to suppress overly materialistic content.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 8 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for materialistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialistic
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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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Governments, corporations and individuals seeking cyber muscle can tap into a growing ecosystem of mercenary hackers offering services ranging from penetration testing and network security assessments to corporate espionage and cyber warfare.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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