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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2
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
Colombia is a destination where luxury reveals itself not through extravagance, but through authenticity, intimacy, and connection.
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Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Fueled by social media and the growing extravagance of weddings, brides with disposable income are hosting more events than ever — and buying more outfits as a result, experts and brides tell CNBC Make It.
—Natalie Wu
megan Sauer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In 2005, that latest extravagance was equivalent to almost half the £1 millions of British aid that Swaziland received in 2004.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
All that extravagance will set a buyer back to the tune of $12 million, with an offer already pending after only five days on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Fueled by social media and the growing extravagance of weddings, brides with disposable income are hosting more events than ever — and buying more outfits as a result, experts and brides tell CNBC Make It.
—Natalie Wu
megan Sauer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
In 2005, that latest extravagance was equivalent to almost half the £1 millions of British aid that Swaziland received in 2004.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
All that extravagance will set a buyer back to the tune of $12 million, with an offer already pending after only five days on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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Grayson tried to interfere, but Penta laid waste to Big G.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gastrointestinal disorders affect a dog's stomach and intestines, disrupting digestion, nutrient absorption and waste elimination, according to Hill's Pet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside framing a poetics of wonder and wander, the writings across this trinity of works give us glimpses into how the world taught Oliver to love, a generosity revealed in what has sometimes been seen as lack.—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle brand, best known for its range of products from clothing to home goods, boasts an online catalog of quiet luxury items at budget-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Arsenal’s wastefulness on the break was evident nine minutes into the game.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Garden verbenas are bred to be prolific bloomers, putting on a profusion of flowers from late spring to fall in a range of colors.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like much of Harrell’s work, this is a runway show in which Harrell presides (sometimes as Anna Wintour) over a large, diverse cast of dancers who strut the catwalk in a profusion of outré outfits, mixing in voguing and Butoh.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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