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
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
See All Example Sentences for extravagance
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
See All Example Sentences for extravagance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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Pet-friendly properties often stock waste bags, water bowls, and even treats for four-legged guests.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Still, these methods are costly, energy-intensive and generate large volumes of hazardous wastewater and waste.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The home and collection were simply stunning, and her generosity in hosting a private viewing for our Women’s Fund gave us rare, unrushed time with the work.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 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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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
Cite this Entry
“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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