as in consumes
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 splurges
Leif Larson, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
For years, American families have relished the vast marketplace that global trade offers, finding essentials and splurges online at prices tailored to various budgets.
—Leif Larson, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurges
Verb
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Online resale also generates emissions from shipping and packaging, and running massive e-commerce platforms consumes energy, all factors that need to be considered, said Alana James, a fashion professor at Northumbria University.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The moniker, though befitting a sports car, almost perfectly describes the high-stakes pursuit that consumes the remaining two hours.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These phases should be presented as part of the performance system, not as indulgences for the tired.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From sweet indulgences to seaside bites, each dish captures memorable scenes from Belly’s unforgettable love story.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even in economic uncertainty, people appreciate little extravagances; something extra that shows businesses still value them.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Given how many comebacks the Pacers had in the playoffs, there is some evidence that all that pressure (plus a relentless offensive pace) exhausts teams over 48 minutes.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The whole ordeal exhausts the mother turtle.—
Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as your seasonal checklist, a mix of everyday essentials and little luxuries designed to make the new season feel that much brighter.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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The idea is that art and cultural connection aren’t luxuries, but essentials that can improve well-being and combat isolation.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Splurges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurges. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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