as in expensively
in a luxurious manner
the ancient Roman emperors lived as extravagantly as any rulers in history
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagantly
Adverb
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That’s probably because the shoes come up large and were slightly too wide in our regular size.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025 -
That these are happening at a moment of precariousness for the industry writ large makes the stakes that much higher.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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The key is using candles that drip heavily—some brands like Hippy Drippy candles are known for wax that pours down smoothly and richly.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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At the same time, Freedman is able to richly conceptualize the impact of Dylan’s music and the context of his rise.—
Andrew Demillo,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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Music blasted from floats, players sprayed champagne from atop double-decker buses, and the Stanley Cup itself gleamed in the ocean breeze, held high for all to see.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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When opponents control the midfield, press high and cut off those vertical routes, Iceland struggles to progress the ball or retain meaningful possession.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Extravagantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagantly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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