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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
One who aspires to own their first designer piece, using their wedding as the opportunity to finally splurge. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 The continent of Africa remains a top destination for travelers hoping to explore the diverse array of unique cultures and landscapes, and has been recognized as one of the best spots in the world to splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Noun
Repeat usage is high, which tells me members are treating this as a planning tool, not a splurge mechanism. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 There are also markdowns on splurge-worthy gems like this best-selling slushie machine and ice cream maker, as well as this Wavytalk red light mask that checks all of the boxes for Charlize Theron’s anti-aging skincare routine. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 July 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
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey fire in Hartford, Connecticut consumed the big top in just eight minutes.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consume
Noun
  • The greatest indulgence isn’t necessarily a larger villa or another lavish amenity.
    — Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Sunset Soft Serve Rita combines a strawberry and mango margarita with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, a bold Tajín® rim, rich chamoy drizzle, and a crunchy hot honey Tajín® topping for the perfect balance of sweet-heat indulgence.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Verb
  • José Ramírez loses his bat during the game on June 2, 2026 at Yankee Stadium.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Data from the Office of Personnel Management shows that the agency lost more than 3,300 staff, roughly one-quarter of its total workforce, over the past fiscal year.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • The luxury estate dates back to the 1800s, sits on 470 acres of land, and is located about 20 miles outside of London.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Qatari royal family's donation of the luxury jet valued at approximately $400 million, an unprecedented foreign gift, raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Verb
  • The sisters also make a point of scheduling many of their medical appointments together, turning long drives into an opportunity to spend time with one another.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Establishing that sense of familiarity requires time spent playing and training together, something made more difficult by a constant carousel of new signings.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • For rooms, the ADA Studio Coastline View room is 816 square feet of glorious view with a king-sized bed, spacious bathroom, and private patio for the ultimate in extravagance and ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • Rather than overwhelming diners with extravagance, each course builds thoughtfully toward the next.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of extravagance
Verb
  • The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cinema has lately exhausted the emotional mileage of the Ukraine–EU border, but one wittily choreographed setpiece involving the couple’s border crossing finds in transition an ingenious point of convergence between gender and geography.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
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