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
In his view, the fact that routine materialistic calculations make such an outcome unlikely is unimportant, because divine providence will bring it about.
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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
Mafalda has friends who variously embody conservative family values and the values of materialistic, upwardly mobile immigrants.
—Richard Feinberg, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
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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
Mafalda has friends who variously embody conservative family values and the values of materialistic, upwardly mobile immigrants.
—Richard Feinberg, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
See All Example Sentences for materialistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materialistic
Adjective
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Others have used computer vision with some success in aiding material analysis of pigments and texture; more mercenary applications by museums and collectors include its potential to authenticate works of art.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bennett Conlin, editor: Former Terps legends Len Elmore and Tom McMillen wanted the program to avoid hiring another mercenary coach, instead bringing in a coach with strong Maryland ties.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Yearning for physical perfection—encouraged by a greedy beauty culture intent on feeding it—is a debilitating waste of energy.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1545, Spanish colonizers greedy for precious metals established a mining town named Potosí in current-day Bolivia, more than 13,000 feet high, at the foot of a mountain that was rumored to be made of silver.—
Tim Vernimmen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Materialistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/materialistic. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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