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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
this lavish consumption of our natural resources simply cannot continue
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as in abundant
pouring forth in great amounts
the lavish praise that the novel was receiving had some wondering if it could ever live up to readers' expectations
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the lavish apartment even boasted a marble bathroom with gold-plated fixtures
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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies
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Recent Examples of lavish
Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
So lavish are the appointments and amenities that the restaurant will dispatch chefs to cook in condo residents’ kitchens.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With Boasberg assigned to the case, the president lavished more attacks on him after calling for his impeachment days earlier.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
As for who earns the nod as the best pitcher at Weymouth High, Reyes is quick to lavish praise on Ondrick.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
So lavish are the appointments and amenities that the restaurant will dispatch chefs to cook in condo residents’ kitchens.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
But if Trump World is going into talks thinking that a booming Japan can afford to lavish Trump with lots of economic goodies — and kisses in inopportune places — look out Tokyo.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
With Boasberg assigned to the case, the president lavished more attacks on him after calling for his impeachment days earlier.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavish
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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While blockbuster franchise films have been abundant in the wake of the pandemic, the overall number of wide releases has shrunk over the last decade.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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And such opportunities are abundant even when resources are scarce.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Original price: $99 The Art of Shaving pre-shave beard oil is a luxurious oil made from a unique blend of botanicals that won’t leave an oily residue.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The coat's striking navy blue velvet base serves as a luxurious backdrop for the golden peacock motifs and floral embellishments that flow from the sleeves down to the hem.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Playing on a Friday night is relatively unusual, but three more points would heap more pressure on the top-five contenders playing later in the weekend.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Mackenzie Nicholson, Executive Chef at Beano’s Cabin, is spicing up Colorado cuisine with a dash of flair and a heaping spoonful of personality.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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At Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day in class, guided by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report One crisis away from homelessness While discretionary spending is somewhat determined by priorities, income is the key factor when calculating what and where to spend.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2025
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Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The rock outfit’s latest push comes just ahead of the deluxe edition of From Zero, and the lead single from that project has been certified a true radio smash.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Additional contributors include Daybreakers, Mura Masa, and Sally C, while a deluxe edition of Mixes will feature additional contributions from Chino Moreno of the Deftones, Mogwai, 65daysofstatic, and the Twilight Sad.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Lavish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavish. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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