prodigalities

noun

plural of prodigality
as in wastes
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities

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  1. wastes
  2. luxuries
Noun
  • There are numerous federal regulations from different agencies around discharges of radium to the environment, but many do not directly apply to oil and gas wastes.
    — Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • But watering the lawn in summer wastes water, which can be expensive.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of wastes
Noun
  • Airport officials, however, say visitors can expect much of the same luxuries and safety.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • While the kebabs feel like real luxuries at Adana, the rice is its own treasure.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of luxuries
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“Prodigalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigalities. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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