splurged; splurging
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly
—often used with on
splurge on a new dress
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
Examples of splurge in a Sentence
Verb
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
That means splurges and staples, sunscreens and serums, and whatever else your solstice refresh is calling for.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 May 2025
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
And in a trend that has continued after the pandemic, those looking to truly splurge are buying out exclusive-use safari villas and camps, like Ol Jogi, Segera Retreat, Arijiju, and Cheetah Plains, all of which offer families total privacy and extraordinary access to wildlife at their leisure.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Noun
For a splurge, spring for a cut of the Akaushi wagyu, which melts in the mouth.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
That means splurges and staples, sunscreens and serums, and whatever else your solstice refresh is calling for.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 May 2025
Verb
Another benefit is that a mix of vintage pieces, textures, and splurge items elevates the affordable, mass-market items in your home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
And in a trend that has continued after the pandemic, those looking to truly splurge are buying out exclusive-use safari villas and camps, like Ol Jogi, Segera Retreat, Arijiju, and Cheetah Plains, all of which offer families total privacy and extraordinary access to wildlife at their leisure.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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splurge
1 of 2 noun
: an instance of spending more than usual
splurge
2 of 2 verb
splurged; splurging
: indulge oneself or spend lavishly
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