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
For a dramatic look (especially in a dark, moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Finish the outfit with an extra-large faux-fur coat that adds a sumptuous touch.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
With waterfront canal views, the suite’s design features quintessential Venetian silks and sumptuous velvets, a nod to the city’s textiles traditions, and in keeping with Venice’s long craftsmenship heritage.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The resort has several sumptuous restaurants including Pelagos, which has a Michelin star.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Finish the outfit with an extra-large faux-fur coat that adds a sumptuous touch.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025
With waterfront canal views, the suite’s design features quintessential Venetian silks and sumptuous velvets, a nod to the city’s textiles traditions, and in keeping with Venice’s long craftsmenship heritage.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The resort has several sumptuous restaurants including Pelagos, which has a Michelin star.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Continue reading to shop more luxurious Wayfair social media creator furniture and decor selections, up to 72 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The summer of 2025 was essentially a deluxe version of 2022.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the drinks flow during a gathering of faculty and PhD students at their deluxe digs, Alma’s doting husband Frederick (Michael Stuhlbarg), another shrink, teasingly asks what happens if one of them gets tenure and the other doesn’t.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 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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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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In 2022, a Chenequa house on the opposite side of the lake sold for $15 million as part of a post-pandemic ultra-luxury home boom in Wisconsin.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This ultra-luxury flagship will feature 163 keys, many with private plunge pools and views of the Sea of Cortez.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The designer, who turned 76 on June 27, is known for her lavish birthday bashes.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some have lost fortunes due to family drama and trauma, seen their homes go up in flames or watched their money disappear due to too much partying and lavish spending.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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