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as in consuming
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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
Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
This is not about splurging to soothe a mood.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
So some fans are opting to just watch the matches on TV, while others are splurging regardless of in-person games.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Romance, creativity or splurging on something could feel extra tempting today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Buying flowers, splurging on jewelry or treating your mom to brunch this Mother’s Day?
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The company has also been splurging on talent for its superintelligence lab and has acquired buzzy AI startups like Moltbook and Manus as part of its ongoing efforts to compete with OpenAI and others.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Stivale points out, splurging on too many small accessories can make your porch feel busy and cluttered rather than inviting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Every seat at Clark’s Oyster Bar looks to be splurging on seafood towers followed by crab cakes and lobster rolls.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
This is not about splurging to soothe a mood.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
So some fans are opting to just watch the matches on TV, while others are splurging regardless of in-person games.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Romance, creativity or splurging on something could feel extra tempting today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Buying flowers, splurging on jewelry or treating your mom to brunch this Mother’s Day?
—Essence, 6 May 2026
The company has also been splurging on talent for its superintelligence lab and has acquired buzzy AI startups like Moltbook and Manus as part of its ongoing efforts to compete with OpenAI and others.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
As Stivale points out, splurging on too many small accessories can make your porch feel busy and cluttered rather than inviting.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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But over time, skipped doses can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, which can damage your heart and blood vessels.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Beatty, now 76, told me that the instability consuming the Kennedy Center is precisely what her lawsuit sought to stop.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Among 79 people interviewed, 70 reported consuming a product containing moringa leaf powder before becoming ill, including four people who reported consuming TNVitamins moringa capsules, according to the FDA.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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He was convicted on June 5 of first-degree murder, manslaughter, assault, reckless endangerment, theft of a motor vehicle and other counts, according to a statement from the Delaware Department of Justice.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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But an adventure conjoined with a lover, whether breaking studio rules with Tony Curtis or tracking down John Dillinger in the person of Lawrence Tierney, never failed to activate a reckless tingle in me.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Polished enough for the global luxury buyer without losing contact with the raw material that made the coast desirable in the first place.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While Journalism’s third at the Grade 2 Oaklawn in his 2026 debut was disappointing, there’s no shame in losing to White Abarrio and Sovereignty.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Often referred to as the Versailles Townhouse, the property is among the Upper East Side‘s most extravagant private residences.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Cardholders also earn 2,500 bonus miles when spending $10,000 each calendar year.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Another one of these gluttonous projects is hardly surprising.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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Yes, the 2025-26 Premier League’s transfer windows featured a lot of gluttonous waste — and, amid the madness, some bargain buys too.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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But eventually, the structure itself needs to be questioned, because getting that balance right becomes the difference between retaining strong leaders and slowly exhausting them.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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