1
as in lavishness
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties
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as in waste
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances
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Recent Examples of extravagance
History suggests such optimism can falter amid fiscal extravagance.
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Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While people have different definitions for luxury, the word typically elicits extravagance, grandeur, and exclusivity.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Sophomore Marissa demanded a little less extravagance, funk and flair for her second-year room, which is in a slightly less flexible space.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Colombia is a destination where luxury reveals itself not through extravagance, but through authenticity, intimacy, and connection.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While people have different definitions for luxury, the word typically elicits extravagance, grandeur, and exclusivity.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Sophomore Marissa demanded a little less extravagance, funk and flair for her second-year room, which is in a slightly less flexible space.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Colombia is a destination where luxury reveals itself not through extravagance, but through authenticity, intimacy, and connection.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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For all of these camps, the fracas at Alpha Genesis offered a new occasion to denounce the waste of taxpayer dollars on unseemly animal experiments.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Coach and Bank & Vogue (B&V) are tackling textile waste, one designer handbag at a time.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Skyridge Glamping For a couple’s getaway, the adults-only Skyridge Glamping near Kananaskis Village blends luxury with nature inside eco-cabins that bring the outdoors inside.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Here’s how to prune blueberry bushes to promote a profusion of bigger, better berries every year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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