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
Kurosawa has instead chosen to direct a refined murder mystery dressed up in sumptuous feudal garb, offering his own take on one of the oldest Japanese genres.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Part hammock, part daybed, a luxurious platform swing makes a sumptuous spot to get lost in your favorite book.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Scott Keiji Takeda, who plays Ta, Mei-Li’s reluctant inamorato, has a sumptuous voice that captures the hues of Richard Rodgers’ music.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
With the last kick of the first half, Emiliano Buendia submitted his own goal-of-the-tournament contender with a sumptuous left-footed curler that gave Freiburg goalie Noah Atubolu no chance.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
Part hammock, part daybed, a luxurious platform swing makes a sumptuous spot to get lost in your favorite book.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
Scott Keiji Takeda, who plays Ta, Mei-Li’s reluctant inamorato, has a sumptuous voice that captures the hues of Richard Rodgers’ music.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
With the last kick of the first half, Emiliano Buendia submitted his own goal-of-the-tournament contender with a sumptuous left-footed curler that gave Freiburg goalie Noah Atubolu no chance.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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This list includes a deluxe poker set, golf balls, tackle bag and cozy robe, just to name a few options.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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The concept of releasing a deluxe album is often a tactical decision to keep an artist's name in the conversation and a de facto outlet for bonus material.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Almost 74% of the auto loans requiring owners to pay $1,000 or more every month are for non-luxury models, with the top five models being popular pickup trucks including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500, according to Experian.—
Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The project will include 80 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas, hotel rooms, and residences available for purchase.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The lavish €6,000 ($6,900) a night Villa Igiea — a Rocco Forte property where the newlyweds and several guests stayed — was a film set for the HBO series.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ultimately Kim is likely to give Xi a grand and lavish welcome at the symbolic level, but China may not be able to extract much from an increasingly confident Kim, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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