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verb

Definition of splurgenext
as in to consume
informal to spend more money than usual on something for yourself You should let yourself splurge once in a while.

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noun

as in indulgence

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Recent Examples of splurge
Verb
Investors are overlooking the growth potential of German consumer giant Henkel's burgeoning haircare business as even cautious consumers continue to splurge on self-care routines, according to Barclays. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Now is a smart time to splurge; discounts on colorful Fazeek glassware, Georg Jensen tabletop items, and cozy Pendleton throws are up to 25% off, with prices slated to increase after the sales event ends today. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
For this story, Jessie scoured Nordstrom for a variety of ways to wear chocolate brown suede, including some more affordable options and splurge-worthy investments. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 One way this splurge could pay for itself is by raising productivity, or output per worker, and energizing the entire economy. — Ruchir Sharma, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
  1. consume
  2. indulgence
  3. lose
  4. luxury
  5. spend
  6. extravagance
  7. exhaust
Verb
  • That marks a decline from the 2002–2004 period, when 79% of Catholics reported consuming alcoholic beverages.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That equipment adds components, consumes electricity, and increases system complexity.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of consume
Noun
  • This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Key ingredients include togetherness, relaxation, indulgence, presence and comfort.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • Black employees were more likely than others named on the list to have lost their jobs and still be unemployed, the Post found.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond that frequency, the optical signal can lose intensity and become less useful for reliable data transmission.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • Built in 1852, the bright white building serves as a luxury hotel, fitness center, and spa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That could come in the form of a salary floor, penalizing clubs who spend less than $150 million, or even raising the luxury tax threshold to $300 million in 2027, with an eye on getting to $360 million four years later.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury
Verb
  • His campaign spent about $1 million to air two versions of the same ad, lower than the $4 million amount that was previously reported.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Compared to Geese, who spent years touring and releasing records before finally striking gold, Heathers has taken the sort of industry fast-track that makes conspiracy theorists start rolling out their corkboards and thumbtacks.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • In 20 years’ time, one of the extravagances in these pages may be as commonplace as the smartphone is now.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
  • When Vreeland’s extravagance proved too much for Condé Nast, she was let go, in 1971.
    — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of extravagance
Verb
  • When all out-of-court options have been exhausted, and the MCA debt threatens the immediate survival of an otherwise viable business, legal reorganization is the final angle of management.
    — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Like athletes in other pro leagues, NFL players must first exhaust out-of-court arbitration and grievance procedures.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhaust

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