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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Noun
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Even a short one wastes time and money as federal employees implement, and then undo, extensive plans — and there’s no indication so far that this shutdown will be short.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Its body recycles urea and other nitrogenous wastes into proteins to stave off muscle loss.—
Gloria Dickie,
Outside,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, these skyrocketing living costs don’t mean that top earners are willing to cut back on all their luxuries.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Even the more utilitarian and mundane areas of the home include unexpected conveniences and luxuries.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Prodigalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigalities. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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