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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Recent Examples of splurge
Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Brands including Cult Gaia, Alo, Same Swim, and La DoubleJ are opening stores in either the South of France or along the Italian coastline ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to capture the flocks of tourists who visit these hotspots and are keen to splurge without breaking the bank.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
But don’t worry, experiencing the 2026 World Cup IRL will be so worth the splurge.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
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Verb
Every seat at Clark’s Oyster Bar looks to be splurging on seafood towers followed by crab cakes and lobster rolls.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Brands including Cult Gaia, Alo, Same Swim, and La DoubleJ are opening stores in either the South of France or along the Italian coastline ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to capture the flocks of tourists who visit these hotspots and are keen to splurge without breaking the bank.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Noun
Democrats have cast the spending, which would dedicate almost 16 percent of federal taxpayer dollars to defense, as a dangerous splurge at the expense of domestic priorities.
—Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
But don’t worry, experiencing the 2026 World Cup IRL will be so worth the splurge.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Treat Infestations Sprinkling a mix of equal parts borax and sugar can help get rid of bugs like ants and roaches (they’ll be attracted to the sugar and die after consuming the borax).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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In reality, good nutrition depends on allowing occasional indulgences and practicing sustainable habits consistently over time.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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For luxury travelers, vacation has quietly (and steadily) become less about indulgence and more about repair.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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One hundred and twenty-six supporters lost their lives after police fired tear gas into the terraces following two late goals from Hearts of Oak in a game against Asante Kotoko.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Royals have lost six of their last seven games.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One person was killed and several others were hurt when a massive fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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That’s partly attributable to a greater awareness of his business, Caring says, but more so a statement about the growth of luxury hospitality.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 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
Verb
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Her blood loss was reportedly so severe that the hospital exhausted its supply of her blood type during treatment.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Jones countered with more than $25 million from his own family fortune, fueling a contest that left both candidates bruised and voters exhausted.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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