extravagances

plural of extravagance

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Recent Examples of extravagances 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
  • Facilities owned by companies with positive net income, according to their income statements obtained from PitchBook, a company that collects data on corporations, released an average of 40% of their toxic-chemical-containing wastes to the environment.
    Jennifer Brodmann, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • However, these skyrocketing living costs don’t mean that top earners are willing to cut back on all their luxuries.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Even the more utilitarian and mundane areas of the home include unexpected conveniences and luxuries.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Extravagances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagances. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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