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
Design and Accommodations With glossy lacquered wood, intricate marquetry, sumptuous fabrics, and lamps by Lalique and Baccarat, the VSOE exudes Jazz Age glamour.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Image Image Throughout, Bob, as his American friends still call him, or Roberto, as his Spanish and Italian ones do, has remained consistently low-key, a gray man in a world of outsized personalities cloaked in sumptuous scarlet cassocks, an earnest admin of the apostles.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Where to stay One Aldwych Book now Covent Garden’s sumptuous boutique hotel has a four-bedroom offering, the Somerset Suite, in which the concierge provides mini bathrobes and slippers, rubber ducks, and additional amenities for the smallest members of the family.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Met Gala attendees are known to drape themselves in sumptuous fabrics and sweeping trains, but Sabrina Carpenter strutted in the opposite direction at this year’s event.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Image Image Throughout, Bob, as his American friends still call him, or Roberto, as his Spanish and Italian ones do, has remained consistently low-key, a gray man in a world of outsized personalities cloaked in sumptuous scarlet cassocks, an earnest admin of the apostles.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Where to stay One Aldwych Book now Covent Garden’s sumptuous boutique hotel has a four-bedroom offering, the Somerset Suite, in which the concierge provides mini bathrobes and slippers, rubber ducks, and additional amenities for the smallest members of the family.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
Met Gala attendees are known to drape themselves in sumptuous fabrics and sweeping trains, but Sabrina Carpenter strutted in the opposite direction at this year’s event.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Their genre-blending sound laid the foundation for future music icons, influencing everyone from Jimi Hendrix (who once played guitar for them) to The Notorious B.I.G. But just as impactful as their sound was their style: bold, luxurious, and unapologetically Black.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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These Egyptian cotton sheets are both durable and luxurious.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Linkin Park’s comeback album From Zero is a major commercial success again in the United Kingdom this week, thanks to a huge uptick in interest, which was sparked by the release of a deluxe edition of the title.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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However, despite her acting declaration, Grande still treated fans with a deluxe edition of her latest album, Eternal Sunshine.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zaya recently turned 18 and had a lavish birthday ball to celebrate the milestone age.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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From cultish family dynamics to whodunits set in lavish locales, here are 12 shows fans of Sirens should add to their watch list.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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