1
as in waste
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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as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
his prodigality eventually turned him into a pauper
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Investment will also be needed in new industries that can deliver the infrastructure to support circularity, ensuring that the use of raw materials can be optimized, products can be tracked throughout their lifetime and waste can be minimized through reuse.—
Carmen Ene,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025 -
Both sectors rely heavily on end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking and demand forecasting technologies to minimize waste and ensure timely delivery.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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During the Gilded Age—a period of American history from about 1870 to 1900, marked by explosive growth in industry and technology, and the extravagance of those who profited off its working class—Newport was the summer playground for the 1 percent.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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The simple elegance of the White House was a deliberate break from the over-the-top extravagance of European, Middle Eastern and Asian Imperial palaces.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Just below the altar, the cinerary casket was banked by a glorious profusion of sweet peas, Reinaldo’s favorite flowers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, Rosenbaum argues, a profusion of biographies and publications focused on Bloomsbury since the 1960s is proof of ongoing curiosity about the phenomenon and the people involved in it.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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“Prodigality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigality. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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