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
  • The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But beyond the gowns, plenty of designers shot their look books either inside palatial homes or on the grounds of Versailles-style gardens, furthering the theme of extravagance.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • People are turning back to color and extravagance, especially with eye makeup.
    Essence, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Núñez, despite his occasional wastefulness in front of goal, was a very useful option in the position and brought great energy and dynamism to the team.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Here’s how to prune blueberry bushes to promote a profusion of bigger, better berries every year.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
    Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Extravagancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagancy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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