as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast
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If not eaten immediately, the lovely creaminess becomes a dense pile of goop with no hope of Cinderella-ing itself back to a luxurious state.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026 -
The construction gives it a medium-support feel—plush enough to feel luxurious, yet structured enough to provide meaningful reinforcement.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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This Is Lorelei’s Nate Amos has announced a super deluxe version of his 2024 album Box for Buddy, Box for Star.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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This deluxe two-volume box set includes both hardcover manga volumes illustrated by Miyazaki, as well as a bonus Studio Ghibli poster.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now, the latest listing is poised to test just how far Miami’s ultra-luxury market can stretch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Another senior cleric, Behbahani, not only threw his weight behind the Shah but, as evidence strongly suggests, accepted CIA money to stage pro-palace demonstrations.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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From royal milestones to her post-palace era, Meghan Markle's wardrobe has delivered a steady stream of defining style moments.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sumptuous grays and neutrals in the lavish rooms create a seamless quality from door to sea, and subtle Asian details delight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Babylonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Babylonian. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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