as in wastrels
someone who spends money freely or foolishly
the elderly woman refused to leave any money to the family's most notorious squanderer
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Japan’s transformation into one of the world’s major defense spenders has developed over decades and raises the question of whether the ongoing buildup is a violation of its pacifist constitution.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025 -
Compared to pre-refresh, American Express saw double the number of new Amex Platinum acquisitions, record-high bookings on Amex Travel and roughly 2X more consumer Platinum spenders across Resy restaurants, Lululemon and Oura brands, according to American Express's Q3 2025 earnings presentation.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Show me exactly how to reorganize my day to focus on growth drivers first, which of my tasks are secretly time-wasters dressed as important work, and how to say no to everything else.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Analysts have warned that a stock market slump could force high rollers to tighten their belts too, but some economists say there is reason to believe lavish spending will persevere.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The suspects allegedly used NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, to attract high rollers.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Squanderers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squanderers. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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