as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment
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Recent Examples of sumptuous
This is a film that gets under your skin, with the director's sumptuous visuals providing a fascinating dissonance for the darkness within.
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Of course, around her recent wedding to Benny Blanco, Gomez went all-in on bridal whites, and for their newlywed debut on the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala, both opted for sumptuous, all-black Armani.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Culture Minister Rachida Dati later told TF1 that the gang broke into the Galerie d’Apollon — a sumptuous room on the first floor of the Petite Galerie that has housed the French crown jewels since 1887 — and that a piece of jewelry was recovered during the escape.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Of course, around her recent wedding to Benny Blanco, Gomez went all-in on bridal whites, and for their newlywed debut on the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala, both opted for sumptuous, all-black Armani.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Culture Minister Rachida Dati later told TF1 that the gang broke into the Galerie d’Apollon — a sumptuous room on the first floor of the Petite Galerie that has housed the French crown jewels since 1887 — and that a piece of jewelry was recovered during the escape.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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With fantastic views of the Bay of Lagos and a luxurious architectural setting, Al Sud serves a locavore tasting menu that’s delicate but not fussy, with fish and seafood from Sagres plus meat and produce from nearby farms.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Capacity at safari lodges is limited, as is access to parks and concessions; in return those lodges are luxurious, and the ecosystems around them pristine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Oklou has released the deluxe version of Choke Enough.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite releasing Mutt last year, Thomas hasn’t slowed down, dropping the deluxe version Heel in May and another EP, Pholks, earlier this month.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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One that would sit above the likes of Lexus as Toyota’s ultra-luxury spin-off.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Median days on market for 90th percentile listings were 79 in September, while ultra-luxury homes can spend more than 100 days before selling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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The parachutist descended from an overcast sky at the lavish 2017 wedding reception, as seen in videos posted online.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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My mom stayed home to look after my siblings; our house was large but not lavish.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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