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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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
In a city where a growing economic divide sometimes shows up most prominently in classrooms, this kind of extravagance is out of reach for most students.
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Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Recession-core is the theory that fashion trends not only reflect but also predict economic downturns, with minimalism and the absence of extravagance signaling economic flux.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But the Mill Basin house failed to sell quickly, and with each price chop, there were headlines mocking its design, its extravagance, its connection to Rosatti.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2025
The result is a deeply personal sanctuary where luxury is measured not by extravagance, but by a profound sense of quiet peace and connection to nature.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Recession-core is the theory that fashion trends not only reflect but also predict economic downturns, with minimalism and the absence of extravagance signaling economic flux.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But the Mill Basin house failed to sell quickly, and with each price chop, there were headlines mocking its design, its extravagance, its connection to Rosatti.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2025
The result is a deeply personal sanctuary where luxury is measured not by extravagance, but by a profound sense of quiet peace and connection to nature.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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Driving a Lamborghini through Manhattan at 18 miles an hour in traffic is a waste… or insert your own analogy here.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Cero fabric is solution dyed to reduce water waste, as is the cushioning.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Thank you all so much for your prayers, support, and generosity.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This growth reflects an evolving preference for luxury homes that merge private ownership with the services, high-end amenities and effortless lifestyle of exclusive hospitality.—
Monica Cuervo,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Some luxury items may need to be sent to Vestiaire Collective for authentication before reaching the customer, which can slow down the process.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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The record-breaking precipitation sparked super bloom events across the state (the profusion of flowers could even be seen from space).—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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Amid the profusion of plants, Fish found ways to make each part of the garden feel like a distinct space.—
Teresa Woodard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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