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
Options range from classic black and croc-embossed styles to sumptuous suedes and pops of fresh color—cherry red, chartreuse, and powder blue, to be exact.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The sumptuous primary suite is enveloped in crimson velvet, which flows seamlessly from the bedroom into a walk-through closet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Customers enter through the building’s rear, up a flight of stairs and through a red door, which spills out into a sumptuous, 2,000-square-foot lounge with low tin ceilings, moody lighting and a mammoth Buddha statue.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As Isolde’s companion Brangäne, Jamie Barton commanded a sumptuous mezzo gorgeous even in chest voice.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The sumptuous primary suite is enveloped in crimson velvet, which flows seamlessly from the bedroom into a walk-through closet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Customers enter through the building’s rear, up a flight of stairs and through a red door, which spills out into a sumptuous, 2,000-square-foot lounge with low tin ceilings, moody lighting and a mammoth Buddha statue.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As Isolde’s companion Brangäne, Jamie Barton commanded a sumptuous mezzo gorgeous even in chest voice.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Luckily, today’s affordable beauty is packed with countless high-shine glosses, dewy setting sprays, innovative concealers, and so much more—all of which deliver luxurious results without the luxury price tag.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Then came Heat The Streets and its deluxe version Heat The Streets Some Mo’.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Duff also announced a deluxe version of her new album, luck… or something, and an upcoming tour.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 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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Now, the latest listing is poised to test just how far Miami’s ultra-luxury market can stretch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Boasting very cushy captain’s seats in the first two rows, Nissan stands out from other non-luxury brands that struggle with comfort.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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He was voted back into his post in 2021 when the club was in a dire economic situation after the lavish spending on players by president Josep Bartomeu and the financial hit of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple was married in Hawaii in 2022 in a lavish ceremony.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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