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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
Even for those ambivalent to the races, the Mansion is prized for its privacy and extravagance.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the theme was extravagance.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
And plenty of extravagance is found in the impressive 11 restaurants, five pools, and the three-story Talise Spa, which has a thermal sanctuary complete with personal hammams.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Székesfehérvár lacks Budapest’s grand boulevards and baroque extravagance, but the city is not without luster.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the theme was extravagance.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
And plenty of extravagance is found in the impressive 11 restaurants, five pools, and the three-story Talise Spa, which has a thermal sanctuary complete with personal hammams.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Székesfehérvár lacks Budapest’s grand boulevards and baroque extravagance, but the city is not without luster.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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Of course, Carly’s kitsch far outdid her neighbors’ in its oddness, luridness, lavishness.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Once a humble hunting lodge, the opulent Palace of Versailles is now a magnificent testament to the lavishness of royalty—and a symbol of the inequality that later incited the French Revolution.—
Geof Wheelwright,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2026
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By setting limits on the amount of plastic waste that companies can use, and banning a handful of toxic chemicals — such as PFAS, lead, and mercury — in packaging, this legislation would protect our environment and health from dangerous microplastics.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Still, Davies is worried the demand for compute far outstrips capabilities to repurpose waste heat, and could lead to more data center construction that would further burden environmental capacity versus extend it.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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This is the generosity of Hamaguchi’s storytelling.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Saint Zdislava of Lemberk lived from 1220 to 1252 and was known for her generosity and work for the poor.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Instead of helping the community, the charity's money allegedly fueled a life of luxury for Pollard, paying for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles and massive shopping sprees at a Harley Davidson showroom and spa stores.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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McGinn wants passes crisp fired into him and, with Villa’s best passer, Youri Tielemans, coming back to full fitness, the previous wastefulness in the final third may be remedied for good.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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White audiences also flocked uptown to a profusion of night clubs, mostly Mob-run during Prohibition, some (like the Cotton Club and Connie’s Inn) featuring Black performers but not welcoming most Black audiences.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Italian brand is known for its ironic approach to the fashion industry that is rich in pop references, expressed via irreverent campaigns and a profusion of collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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