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
  • Running an advanced reasoning model on repetitive work wastes resources, while running a lightweight model on strategic analysis yields disappointing results.
    — Paul Deraval, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • According to the International Maritime Organization, biofouling wastes about 10% of all fuel used by the world's shipping fleets.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wastes
Noun
  • Many residents were able to buy solar panels, household generators, satellite internet service, and other theretofore unobtainable luxuries.
    — Belén Fernández, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • One of the most conspicuous luxuries there now is a Steinway piano.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxuries
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