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
Inter seemed to be coasting toward the win but Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Torino in the 70th minute with a sumptuous goal.
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Released in 2020, the chronograph is a sumptuous mix of black and 18-karat 5N gold.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The door opens to sumptuous stone floors and a stone desk, all completely insulated from the action outside.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Spirit spent $10 to $11 billion on a fleet of brand new Airbus 320neo jets, and the following year broke ground on a sumptuous, 500,000 square foot campus on 12 acres in Dania Beach, Florida.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Released in 2020, the chronograph is a sumptuous mix of black and 18-karat 5N gold.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The door opens to sumptuous stone floors and a stone desk, all completely insulated from the action outside.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2019, Spirit spent $10 to $11 billion on a fleet of brand new Airbus 320neo jets, and the following year broke ground on a sumptuous, 500,000 square foot campus on 12 acres in Dania Beach, Florida.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 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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Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Miami’s latest ultra-luxury condo launch comes from some of the biggest names in global design and hospitality—though notably, it isn’t tied to an existing hotel or fashion brand.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 May 2026
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While airlines squeezed in more seats and reduced legroom, premium cabins got all the investment, with new business suites and lavish first-class enclaves.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Trump with a lavish ceremony, then warns him about Taiwan.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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