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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 extravagances
Even in economic uncertainty, people appreciate little extravagances; something extra that shows businesses still value them.
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Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagances
Noun
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Even a short one wastes time and money as federal employees implement, and then undo, extensive plans — and there’s no indication so far that this shutdown will be short.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Its body recycles urea and other nitrogenous wastes into proteins to stave off muscle loss.—
Gloria Dickie,
Outside,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as your seasonal checklist, a mix of everyday essentials and little luxuries designed to make the new season feel that much brighter.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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The idea is that art and cultural connection aren’t luxuries, but essentials that can improve well-being and combat isolation.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Extravagances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagances. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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