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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as in indulgence
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Recent Examples of splurge
Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Finally, for those looking to splurge, this Lancôme skin care set is a full face and body care routine that’s normally valued at $890, available now for half that.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
But at nearly $90, the original can feel like a splurge.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Verb
The couple splurged on full insulation, making the shed comfortable year-round, and outfitted it with an affordable IKEA sink for when Ashlie cans pickles and distills essential oils.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Finally, for those looking to splurge, this Lancôme skin care set is a full face and body care routine that’s normally valued at $890, available now for half that.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Noun
This ceramic bird bath is a splurge-worthy investment.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
But at nearly $90, the original can feel like a splurge.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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While all supplements are not without risk, colostrum remains one of the safer supplements to consume with limited side effects.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Data centers nationally consumed 17 billion gallons of water for cooling in 2023 — a figure that could quadruple by 2028, according to estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Noun
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It can be booked for private sessions, but if full, the spa menu offers plenty of other indulgences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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His co-anchor Lu Parker and longtime KTLA meteorologist Mark Kriski also lost their jobs that day.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Bussi won 31 of 39 starts in the regular season but lost some steam down the stretch, leading Brind’Amour to go with Andersen, a veteran, in Game 1 of the first round.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Luigi continues to work with the Capel Rosso Lighthouse, now a boutique luxury hotel.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But despite securing a conviction, investigators spent decades trying to determine the identity of the teenage victim.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Specifically, Hanold noted that $152 million spent by Permian equates to almost one quarter of drilling, based on this year's pace.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Ambassadors Clubhouse, with its extravagance and its storytelling, seems to be where the ambition lives.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Without any changes, that retirement trust fund will be exhausted in 2032, according to the the Social Security Trustees.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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