hedonism

/ˈhɛdənɪzəm/noun
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1

The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.

2

A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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