as in spenders
someone who carelessly spends money
the spendthrift managed to blow all of his inheritance in a single year
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spenders
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On a gross basis, Villa were the Premier League’s lowest spenders.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Top spenders included brands across the automotive, insurance, retail, technology and quick-service restaurant categories.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Spendthrifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spendthrifts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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