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
What if, for once, the extravagance of Fielder’s solutions matched the scale of the problem?
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Jeff Wise, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Jeff Wise, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Investment will also be needed in new industries that can deliver the infrastructure to support circularity, ensuring that the use of raw materials can be optimized, products can be tracked throughout their lifetime and waste can be minimized through reuse.—
Carmen Ene,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Both sectors rely heavily on end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking and demand forecasting technologies to minimize waste and ensure timely delivery.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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That moment of clarity in Tokyo became the beginning of KNC Beauty, a clean skincare brand that has earned placement at luxury retailers without ever making a traditional sales pitch.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The 680-foot tower is crowned by 166 luxury Ritz-Carlton residences, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city and harbor views.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Just below the altar, the cinerary casket was banked by a glorious profusion of sweet peas, Reinaldo’s favorite flowers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, Rosenbaum argues, a profusion of biographies and publications focused on Bloomsbury since the 1960s is proof of ongoing curiosity about the phenomenon and the people involved in it.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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