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
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Cruisers who splurge on one of 76 Signature Collection suites have access to an exclusive restaurant and lounge; priority boarding and disembarkation at tender ports; complimentary laundry; upgraded stateroom amenities; and priority restaurant reservations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The Panthers committed around $165 million to Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, a first-day splurge that prompted them to release defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson and restructure the contract of Pro Bowler Derrick Brown.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
While bargain-minded diners tend to dominate the conversation during OC Restaurant Week (understandably so, as prices continue to soar), the annual ode to Orange County’s culinary landscape also doubles as a chance to splurge a little.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Cruisers who splurge on one of 76 Signature Collection suites have access to an exclusive restaurant and lounge; priority boarding and disembarkation at tender ports; complimentary laundry; upgraded stateroom amenities; and priority restaurant reservations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Worth the splurge are the time-capsule rooms, which have regal four-poster beds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The Panthers committed around $165 million to Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, a first-day splurge that prompted them to release defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson and restructure the contract of Pro Bowler Derrick Brown.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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Bardossas said she's been passionate about consuming organic food and reducing her family's exposure to chemicals for a long time.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The resource base is being consumed, not replenished.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Usually, such situations are due to some sort of island sickness or reward feast over-indulgence after weeks of not eating normal food.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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While Silversea and Seabourn straddle the line between luxury and expedition, a pair of high‑end specialists cater directly to travelers seeking adventure wrapped in indulgence.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The markets lose millions, maybe more, each time somebody in the press asks President Trump a question.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a few minutes, Hollywood lost its collective mind.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The mix of old world glamour and service with modern, fun touches make this the definition of modern day luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gates is also a disciple of longtime head coach Leonard Hamilton, who spent 1990 to 2000 with Miami and led the Hurricanes to a Sweet Sixteen.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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These rulings permit corporations, unions and independent groups to raise and spend unlimited sums, provided the spending is not coordinated with campaigns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other details on the interiors are scarce (for now), but Lazzara says the focus onboard is not about extravagance, but design continuity throughout each and every space on the new vessel—and having enough space to truly wind, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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That the anniversary of the nation’s founding ought to be celebrated with especial extravagance every fifty or a hundred years, a tradition that the unlikely President Ford inherited, is an idea that started in 1826, the jubilee of independence.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As all of these bankruptcy cases illustrate, litigation is one of the most common drivers for association bankruptcies, and much like foreclosures, it should only be considered when all other reasonable options have been exhausted.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Barely a minute or two ticked away at Galen Center last month,but USC freshman Alijah Arenas already was exhausted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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