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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
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
One thing Lindenmeyr always recommends splurging on in the name of relaxation?
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
Holmes responded when asked about splurging in free agency.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
One thing Lindenmeyr always recommends splurging on in the name of relaxation?
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
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An inevitable problem with bus navigation is not the app but the relatively uncontrolled environment of the street itself.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the virus is continuing to spread uncontrolled in the southwest part of Utah, other parts of the state — including areas closer to Salt Lake City — are now experiencing increases in cases.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest misconception about microdramas, the panelists agreed, is who is consuming them.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Team priorities could collide as the concerned Moon in your 11th House of Aspirations nudges reckless Mars in your 5th House of Risks.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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From right near the March Madness logo, 35 feet from paydirt, off a reckless turnover committed by a juggernaut team that led by 19 points in the first half, and by 15 at halftime.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But adding regular walking helps signal the body to maintain lean tissue while losing fat.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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And the league nearly got five teams there, with Michigan State losing a tight contest with UConn on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In both cases, spending by campaign staff may also count toward those totals.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick start spending at the start of the year.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The new Volante and its gluttonous power set a new legacy for the carmaker.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Consideration for a draft would only begin after exhausting troops on the ground with the country's active-duty military personnel, such as full-time professional military, including National Guard and Reserves, and any volunteers or enlistees who join after the war begins.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
25 Mar. 2026
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In addition to exhausting reporters and scrambling the news cycle, episodes like this have fueled speculation that people close to the president are feeding off the chaos.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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