lavishness

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Recent Examples of lavishness In 1661, King Louis XIV ordered construction that would transform a simple hunting lodge into what eventually became a testament to the lavishness of French royalty. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 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 Of course, Carly’s kitsch far outdid her neighbors’ in its oddness, luridness, lavishness. Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026 Despite the buildings’ lavishness, the plastics meeting is in a downstairs space that’s less Dubai bling than basic corporate nice. Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026 Then again, a sense of glamour and lavishness—two pillars of Old Hollywood, when the big film studios had big money to burn—still goes hand-in-hand with awards season dressing today, too. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishness
Noun
  • Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.
    Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • From extravagance to romantic gestures, life can feel a little more theatrical this season.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • For me, the extraordinary life isn’t about mansions, yachts or extravagance.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The humanitarian consequences of this wastefulness were well documented before last Wednesday.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • In this deep perennial border, Jordin layered tough perennials that deliver a profusion of color in the height of summer, including catmint, ‘Millenium’ allium, ‘Cinderella’ milkweed, and clary sage.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
  • Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.
    Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026

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“Lavishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishness. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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