as in to consume
informal
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in indulgence
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of splurge
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
These days, more entrepreneurs are starting to see luxury not just as a splurge, but as strategy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 July 2025
Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
What to order: Amal is a place to splurge on the upgrades.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for splurge
Verb
Pieces start at just $14 (for a single coaster), making this an accessible splurge.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
These days, more entrepreneurs are starting to see luxury not just as a splurge, but as strategy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 July 2025
Noun
More than one-third of global consumers are trading down in some categories to splurge in others.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
What to order: Amal is a place to splurge on the upgrades.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for splurge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
-
Every yes consumes capacity that could have gone to something else.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
-
And for the first time, his mind wasn’t consumed with basketball.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Play, then, is far more than a nostalgic indulgence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
-
The latter is all about indulgence and slowing down.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Polls show the party fractured, deeply unpopular and at risk of losing not only the presidency but also its legal status — a stunning reversal for a movement that once shaped Bolivia’s national agenda.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Parmenter said Cornell transferring the mineral rights to the tribe would be the right thing to do without losing any potential revenue.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
With a small array of exterior color options, the ADX is focusing on young and hip consumers who are looking for affordability, luxury, style and comfort while ensuring there is ample interior space for storage, luggage and shopping.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
-
During the trial, Turner admitted to falsifying wires to protect her son from scammers by delaying payments for luxury items.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Soon after, another hurdle appeared: a recurring inguinal hernia that led to frequent hospital visits, including spending Christmas Day in the emergency room.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
-
Ignore for a moment that spending consecutive weeks in Ireland and England is likely to drain the team of energy.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
In 2005, that latest extravagance was equivalent to almost half the £1 millions of British aid that Swaziland received in 2004.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Vibes around Houston and inside the team’s clubhouse have never been higher, highlighted by the raucous scene, endless standing ovations and excessive extravagance during Correa’s return to Daikin Park on Monday night.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
-
My mother, exhausted, would simply tell us to go to bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share