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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London: London feels sophisticated and luxurious, right up at Taurus’s alley.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The open-plan space features a chef’s kitchen with dual islands, a coffee bar, and a butler’s pantry, as well as a formal living room with a Carrara marble fireplace and a luxurious lounge.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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In February, Carpenter released a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Short n’ Sweet.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Linkin Park’s 2024 album From Zero returns to a bevy of Billboard’s album charts (dated May 31) following its deluxe reissue with additional tracks on May 16.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 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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In addition, the property screams luxury with a spa bath, a 2-story closet, and a lavish living room.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Follow Lewis for a deep dive into the world of luxury hotels, cruises, lavish spas, gourmet restaurants, and more.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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