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 Grammy-winning rapper sparkled in a sumptuous canary gown that glinted with the help of some reflective beading.
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
That talent is led by Ross, a sumptuous performer with oodles of stage presence and the most buttery trills.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
While a velvet sofa might not be anything to write home about, a full-length mirror frame wrapped in sumptuous fabric will certainly spark conversation at all your soirees.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Bar Cavour Tucked inside Ristorante Del Cambio, this sophisticated bar has a sumptuous design and a full menu of cocktails.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
That talent is led by Ross, a sumptuous performer with oodles of stage presence and the most buttery trills.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
While a velvet sofa might not be anything to write home about, a full-length mirror frame wrapped in sumptuous fabric will certainly spark conversation at all your soirees.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Bar Cavour Tucked inside Ristorante Del Cambio, this sophisticated bar has a sumptuous design and a full menu of cocktails.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sumptuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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That day has come with the debut of this fine fragrance, which translates its signature warm, sweet and slightly spicy notes into a luxurious perfume.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In April, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group will team up for a deluxe version of the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack, adding to a roster that already includes heavyweights such as Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and Sheryl Lee Ralph.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Mar. 2025
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Now, Pearce is ready to close that Hummingbird chapter with the deluxe release that serendipitously tied the albums together.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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While Pia is preparing for her younger sister Sonal’s (Anoushka Chadha) lavish Indian wedding celebration, she's confronted with her mother's (Sindhu Vee) solution to her financial woes: a collection of valuable family heirloom jewelry that could solve all her money problems.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The night before his accident, Abbott and his wife had attended a lavish gala hosted by his law firm.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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