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as in luxuries
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities
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as in excesses
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner
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When an unpredictable economy makes bigger luxuries, a weekend away, a long-haul holiday, even the prospect of buying property, feel increasingly out of reach, people do not stop wanting luxury.
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And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
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Stylish excesses are dialed back as cleaner camerawork, steadier editing and Farrell’s tender narration let the character breathe, blending sci-fi curiosity with classic detective-story stakes.
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And some creators, like Yeezy, see their right to print guns as an essential bulwark against the darkest excesses of America’s current government.
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Cruise ships often offer passes for thermal suite areas, which give guests access to amenities like plunge pools, hot and cold therapy rooms and heated loungers.
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The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling.
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And while average state surpluses over the past decade have surpassed that number many times over, Connecticut’s budget is subject to a spending cap that ties its own growth to household income and inflation.
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As those temporary surpluses faded, homelessness spending fell sharply.
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“Superfluities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfluities. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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