splurged; splurging
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly
—often used with on
splurge on a new dress
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
Examples of splurge in a Sentence
Verb
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
On the more splurge side of things, The Row’s roster of minimalist handbags just keeps getting better.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Tyler Perry doesn't splurge on pricy Christmas gifts for his son — for a very intentional reason.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Curious if a high-end cruise like Silversea’s Silver Nova is worth the splurge?
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
On the more splurge side of things, The Row’s roster of minimalist handbags just keeps getting better.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
For the ultimate privacy, splurge on The Romantic Residence, complete with a personal gym and an infinity pool that spans the entire length of the deck.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Tyler Perry doesn't splurge on pricy Christmas gifts for his son — for a very intentional reason.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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splurge
1 of 2 noun
: an instance of spending more than usual
splurge
2 of 2 verb
splurged; splurging
: indulge oneself or spend lavishly
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