as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment
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Recent Examples of sumptuous
Demi Moore's latest look is an ode to color—deep, sumptuous, rich color.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Onboard, guests enjoy more than 20 dining options, complimentary WiFi and unlimited group fitness classes, innovative and captivating entertainment, a sumptuous spa and even a tattoo studio, the first at sea.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
From comfy seating to layered lighting and soft, sumptuous furniture, comfort is key.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Onboard, guests enjoy more than 20 dining options, complimentary WiFi and unlimited group fitness classes, innovative and captivating entertainment, a sumptuous spa and even a tattoo studio, the first at sea.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
From comfy seating to layered lighting and soft, sumptuous furniture, comfort is key.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
Adjective
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From his Palm Beach and New York mansions and his luxurious apartment in Paris, Epstein enjoyed a remarkable level of access to sensitive information like the outcomes of political meetings and the itineraries of Gulf royals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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La Cour des Vosges has a very quiet, luxurious feeling, and a great view overlooking one of Paris’s most beautiful squares.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The ultra-luxury line was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group in 2022 and relaunched following a $170 million refurbishment of its two ocean ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, learn more about the royal family’s Easter traditions, from Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘Maundy Money’ ritual to the annual church service and what’s on the menu for their lavish Easter lunch.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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