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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 splurging
New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Need to upgrade your winter coat without splurging?
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
But all that means the officially nonpartisan City Council, actually including five Democrats and two Republicans, can consider splurging on luxuries other cities can’t afford.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
And signs are pointing to some of the deepest discounts seen in years, as stores try to coax shoppers into splurging.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
However, with the current financial climate, splurging on the holidays may be a thing of the past, making spending with purpose even more important.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
Upgrade your adventures without splurging with this deal.
—PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Here are Thanksgiving grocery deals from three San Diego retailers, plus an option for splurging on dessert.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Like a splurging tourist, Desai is undaunted by extravagance.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Need to upgrade your winter coat without splurging?
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
But all that means the officially nonpartisan City Council, actually including five Democrats and two Republicans, can consider splurging on luxuries other cities can’t afford.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
And signs are pointing to some of the deepest discounts seen in years, as stores try to coax shoppers into splurging.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025
However, with the current financial climate, splurging on the holidays may be a thing of the past, making spending with purpose even more important.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
Upgrade your adventures without splurging with this deal.
—PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025
Here are Thanksgiving grocery deals from three San Diego retailers, plus an option for splurging on dessert.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
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According to Healthline, lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, caffeine-sensitive individuals or those with uncontrolled blood pressure should exercise more caution.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Here's what regularly consuming olive oil can do for the body, as explained by dietitians.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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For most people, consuming enough protein isn’t an issue, Taub-Dix said.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.—
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The boom in production costs has been blamed on high talent prices, stemming from extravagant spending by big streamers in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not every Tesla investor was on board with the extravagant deal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To be sure, the AI boom could deliver that revenue surge—but even slight weakening in spending growth across the industry could hit CoreWeave disproportionately.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For example, financial therapist Aja Evans recommends leaning into self-care activities that cost little to no money, like going outside and spending time with family and friends.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In this, the second-to-last time Friends would celebrate November’s most gluttonous holiday, Rachel’s obnoxious sister Amy (Christina Applegate) invites herself to Thanksgiving, and the conversation turns to who would get custody of baby Emma if Rachel and Ross died.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
26 Nov. 2025
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Sunday brunch at Orchids is an island favorite (don’t miss the gluttonous coconut cake) and the oceanfront House Without a Key hosts nightly live music beneath a century-old kiawe tree.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jovanny Hernandez followed stories of immigration throughout the year, including Judge Hannah Dugan’s obstruction charges and Yessenia Ruano’s decision to return to El Salvador after exhausting options in Milwaukee.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Nancy went out to work in the fields and took a job in a school cafeteria, exhausting herself to hold on to the children.—
Alex Abramovich,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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