as in wastes
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
Still, Stroheim’s spending was out of control—literally so, insofar as attempting to rein him in seemed to provoke new extravagances.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
The more exciting news for everyone who can’t afford such extravagances is that Malone is promising new music by then.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2025
The profits from the nursing homes fueled his luxury cars, elegant homes and other extravagances, including, famously, a $360,000 watch.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in economic uncertainty, people appreciate little extravagances; something extra that shows businesses still value them.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
The more exciting news for everyone who can’t afford such extravagances is that Malone is promising new music by then.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2025
The profits from the nursing homes fueled his luxury cars, elegant homes and other extravagances, including, famously, a $360,000 watch.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Even in economic uncertainty, people appreciate little extravagances; something extra that shows businesses still value them.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagances
Noun
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Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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If economic rationality alone served as the driving reason for enclosure, then privatizing wastes, land considered no good for farming, would have made no sense.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rooms All eight rooms are distinct, but feature thoughtful luxuries throughout—Matouk linens, smart TVs, and minibars stocked with wellness shots and facial masks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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From convenient carry-on bags that stay organized to little luxuries that make for a more comfortable experience, like lip balm and electrolytes, here are the 12 long-haul essentials Qantas’ flight crew won’t travel without—starting at $4 at Amazon.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Extravagances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagances. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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