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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
The extravagance of the hotel comes to the fore in the suites and penthouses.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
What is your greatest extravagance?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
What is your greatest extravagance?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Then again, a sense of glamour and lavishness—two pillars of Old Hollywood, when the big film studios had big money to burn—still goes hand-in-hand with awards season dressing today, too.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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And yet, most fliers—unable to afford the lavishness of business or first class—feel banished to fly forever in the very cheapest seats.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2025
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Ongoing auditor reports make clear that identifying government waste remains critical.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Previous iterations, which ran in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, digitally traced more than 21,000 tons of textile waste and connected over 100 factories and 20 global brands to recycling partners.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finally, North Korea is busy building luxury hotels, filled with top-class amenities such as outdoor hot tubs and ski-in ski-out lodges – but state media shows few actual guests.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Hotel, Formerly Boston’s Charles Street Jail The Liberty Hotel is a 298-room luxury hotel located in Boston’s charming Beacon Hill neighborhood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 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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While an eight-game winning run saw Cherki, Foden and Haaland hit their devastating best, three frustrating draws against Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion were characterised by wastefulness in front of goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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She was put off by changes in the industry such as the profusion of video-only auditions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The two women’s stories crystallize only gradually in the course of the feature, through the accretion of tiny details that, like the arrival of the hostess in the first shot, emerge amid a profusion of related distractions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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