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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2
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
Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
These bold compositions—such as those with heavy doses of oud, amber, vanilla or robust florals—are making a statement, reflecting a desire for extravagance and presence.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Final Verdict: Comfort That Fits the Way People Live
Starting at $688, the Della Mini Split doesn’t aim to impress with extravagance, but by restoring ease to indoor environments.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
These bold compositions—such as those with heavy doses of oud, amber, vanilla or robust florals—are making a statement, reflecting a desire for extravagance and presence.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Final Verdict: Comfort That Fits the Way People Live
Starting at $688, the Della Mini Split doesn’t aim to impress with extravagance, but by restoring ease to indoor environments.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan were laid waste by American bombs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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No one wants to lug heavy piles of yard waste to an out-of-the-way compost bin—especially in the dead of winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Blunt’s one-time assistant will now be an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate that advertises with Runway.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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While the goal, in light of the Heat’s middling status in the Eastern Conference after finishing in 10th place last season, has been to stay under the luxury tax in 2025-26, the Heat went into Monday with a variety of spending options on free agency.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Just below the altar, the cinerary casket was banked by a glorious profusion of sweet peas, Reinaldo’s favorite flowers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, Rosenbaum argues, a profusion of biographies and publications focused on Bloomsbury since the 1960s is proof of ongoing curiosity about the phenomenon and the people involved in it.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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