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
While most cotton fibers are soft, the type of weave is an important consideration for truly sumptuous slumber.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
From $855,000 Interior: Bentley Continental GT Speed First Edition
Photo : Robb Rice
Bentley has earned accolades for creating among the most sumptuous and satisfying interiors of any carmaker.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This 400-year-old riverside Tudor in Lechlade-on-Thames dials up the British charm with sumptuous, velvet furnishings and a huge stone fireplace to combat the traditionally nippy weather.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Chris Richards, above, got the only goal, but the power behind it belonged to Sebastian Berhalter’s sumptuous (and very awkward to defend) delivery.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
From $855,000 Interior: Bentley Continental GT Speed First Edition
Photo : Robb Rice
Bentley has earned accolades for creating among the most sumptuous and satisfying interiors of any carmaker.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This 400-year-old riverside Tudor in Lechlade-on-Thames dials up the British charm with sumptuous, velvet furnishings and a huge stone fireplace to combat the traditionally nippy weather.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
Chris Richards, above, got the only goal, but the power behind it belonged to Sebastian Berhalter’s sumptuous (and very awkward to defend) delivery.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While the singer's latest full-length continues to appear on a handful of album charts in the United Kingdom, none of the tunes pushed from the project — or its deluxe edition follow-up, Brighter Days Ahead — are still present.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There are three complete shows in the deluxe version, as well as tracks from warm-up club dates and soundboard highlights from various live dates.—
Joe Gross,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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The lavish Venice wedding of Jeff Bezos, the fourth-richest person in the world, is set to take place the same weekend as Squid Game Season 3’s release on Netflix.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The fourth-richest person in the world is set to have a lavish wedding in the Italian city, an event that has caused consternation online and in Venice.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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