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as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
the billionaire's son is the typically extravagant playboy who hasn't earned any of what he spends
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the book doesn't quite merit the extravagant praise that it has received
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
wooed her with an array of extravagant gifts
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Recent Examples of extravagant
Fourth of July weekend is approaching fast, and Central Floridians can find a number of extravagant fireworks displays and special events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That detail coincides with previous reports that Swift and Kelce rented MSG for three days (at $1 million-a-pop), allowing enough time to set up and strike down the extravagant event.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Casa D’Angelo The upscale Italian restaurant that brought Tuscan cuisine and an extravagant wine list to the Aventura ParkSquare development has closed for good.
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Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
That detail coincides with previous reports that Swift and Kelce rented MSG for three days (at $1 million-a-pop), allowing enough time to set up and strike down the extravagant event.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Casa D’Angelo The upscale Italian restaurant that brought Tuscan cuisine and an extravagant wine list to the Aventura ParkSquare development has closed for good.
—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagant
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But the district acknowledged in public meetings and in our interviews that all the water leaking and evaporating along the way is wasteful.
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That change feeds a French argument over air conditioning, still distrusted by many in much of Europe — dismissed as wasteful or unecological.
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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The extreme conditions are driven by a heat dome, a high pressure weather system that can trap heat for days, even weeks.
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That day in Redding, temperatures surged to 109 degrees, triggering an extreme heat warning for the area.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, insane 32GB of RAM, and spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
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Eventually, though, Lestat breaks, coming clean about his tumultuous past with first lover Nicolas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), who went insane after being attacked by Armand (Assad Zaman) in Paris in the late 18th century.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Both brands, however, won't disclose spending or prove its return on costly campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements and retro reissues.
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni after revelations of luxury travel, new properties and lavish spending that exceed his modest official salary.
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Other items in the store run from the inexpensive — like $5 collectible stickers and magnets — to the more lavish, such as official FIFA soccer balls for $200 and miniature replicas of the World Cup trophy for $250.
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“Extravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagant. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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