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
George Caulkin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Definitely a splurge item, but one that will last far beyond pregnancy.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
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Verb
But after spending a combined £124m on Woltemade and Wissa in the summer, Newcastle were not going to splurge again on a centre-forward less than six months later.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
This is the kind of lineup that makes refreshing your comfy travel wardrobe feel like a smart move, not a splurge.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Definitely a splurge item, but one that will last far beyond pregnancy.
—Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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But food science specialists say the coatings are safe to consume and are applied in very small amounts, according to Donald Schwan, department chair, distinguished professor, and extension specialist in food science at Rutgers University.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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If power is lost for less than two hours, most perishable food should be safe to consume.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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For extra indulgence, our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon is topped with crispy bacon, scallions, and extra shredded yellow Cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Luxury SUVs Korean automaker Hyundai clearly took notes when studying SUVs in the luxury space -- its large Palisade SUV ($39,435) resembles a Range Rover, comes built with nearly every indulgence and still somehow costs a fraction of the price.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sage Hill appeared up to the task early but lost 86-54 after a blitz by Kaleena Smith and her up-tempo squad.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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The competition to fill out the back end of the starting rotation has lost an entrant.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Osaka is seeing a spate of new luxury hotels, so the pressure on this one to stand out was intense.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lucy brought luxury to the island in the form of estates, family mansions, and a power plant.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This has meant the show has spent more time with the very relatable Dunk and his precocious charge Egg.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Grohl said the band spent months discussing their next steps before making the decision.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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There was eloquent solo playing in the orchestra, and extravagance from the solo singers.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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What is your greatest extravagance?—
Marc Jacobs,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is particularly important when air-drying laundry, taking a shower, cooking, or cleaning, and it should be done even in kitchens and bathrooms with ventilation systems that exhaust directly to the outdoors.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sources stressed the request for help from Mexico was to exhaust all options but there is not any clear evidence suggesting either Guthrie or the kidnappers are there.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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