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
The kitchen is outfitted with top-tier appliances, dual islands, and a casual dining area, while a sumptuous primary retreat comes with dual baths, a beauty salon, and an ultra-luxe closet.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The hotel’s 114 rooms and suites are spread across six floors, each one designed as a sumptuous cocoon away from the city’s lively streets.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The lightweight weave also has a lovely drape to it—for a dramatic look (especially in a dark and moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The hotel’s 114 rooms and suites are spread across six floors, each one designed as a sumptuous cocoon away from the city’s lively streets.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The lightweight weave also has a lovely drape to it—for a dramatic look (especially in a dark and moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hydration, Plus Flavor When sipped, rosemary water offers an herbaceous flavor that feels sophisticated and a little luxurious.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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The ground-level studio apartment, which serves as a deluxe guest suite, has its own kitchen, full bathroom, and washer/dryer unit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Pre-order Aster's deluxe limited-edition at Amazon now.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Silver Ray offers an upbeat, energetic vibe rarely felt on ultra-luxury ships.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The latter may reestablish Cadillac as a performance brand, while the former — a handmade bespoke offering that starts at $400,000 — brings ultra-luxury levels back to the iconic company.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Private jet companies are rolling out the red carpet for their top clients at the Masters Tournament, as competition shifts from the air to the ground with lavish hospitality events and experiences.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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