Definition of extravagancynext
as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money warned their spendthrift daughter that she would eventually pay the price for her extravagancy

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Noun
  • When storage itself is put on display, of course, the museum is still speaking, declaring both the wealth of its holdings and its generosity in sharing them.
    Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
  • Badly wounded in a battle of revenge, Robin Hood is brought to a priory and tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), whose generosity awakens his finer feelings and spurs him to virtuous, self-sacrificing action.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Taking the latter to another level is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater from the marque’s division devoted to automotive lavishness.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Here, the journey itself is the extravagance, turning slow, long-distance rail into something decidedly cinematic.
    John Vorwald, Robb Report, 21 June 2026
  • The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Sure enough, Spurs’ wastefulness was punished.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms.
    Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
  • With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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“Extravagancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagancy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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