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
An excuse for del Toro to indulge his fondness for Gothic horror, Crimson Peak is a sumptuous and immersive slice of haunted-house cinema.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
But the restaurant, known for its sumptuous stromboli, is back open for business.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The Addiction, which also stars Ferrara fave Christopher Walken, benefits from low-budget grit, as it's populated with the authentic Manhattan characters and locations that one associates with Ferrara's best work and lensed by Ken Kelsch in sumptuous black and white.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Luckily for all those who love a ‘lil color, The Lip Treatment has four shades ripe for the picking, from the delicate, ultra-sheer Bare to the darker, sumptuous, ideal-for-fall Cocoa.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
But the restaurant, known for its sumptuous stromboli, is back open for business.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The Addiction, which also stars Ferrara fave Christopher Walken, benefits from low-budget grit, as it's populated with the authentic Manhattan characters and locations that one associates with Ferrara's best work and lensed by Ken Kelsch in sumptuous black and white.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Luckily for all those who love a ‘lil color, The Lip Treatment has four shades ripe for the picking, from the delicate, ultra-sheer Bare to the darker, sumptuous, ideal-for-fall Cocoa.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
Adjective
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The label doesn’t specify the thread count, but the sheets certainly felt soft and luxurious.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the early modern era, sugar was a valuable luxurious commodity, replacing honey as a sweetener.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was designed as a deluxe version of the company's original Pocket Survival Tool (PST) but was ultimately named the Wave due to its extra-curvy blade, which was accessible for the first time in a Leatherman tool directly from the handle, without the need to open the pliers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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The resort is home to 273 deluxe guest rooms and suites and is great for couples, families, and even their pets.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 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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Scenic Eclipse, launched in 2019, was among the first in the fast-growing number of small ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships with all-balcony suites and large-ship amenities.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
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In Kenya, retreat to ultra-luxury safari tents overlooking the vast savannah after days spent witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five game drives.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The untitled project is described as a sweeping, epic ensemble romantic comedy that follows a group of couples and singles to a lavish, extravagant destination wedding where their stories intersect and collide over the course of one very long weekend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its most lavish accommodation, the Sultan Suite, costs over $52,000 per night.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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