1
as in lavishness
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties
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as in waste
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances
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Recent Examples of extravagance
Despite the lurid extravagance of its visual artistry, the film is remarkably spare and brisk, conveying vast hauntings with simple but startling special effects.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Venus enters Sagittarius, starting a nearly three-week-long adventure, fun and extravagance in love and money.
22nd October: Venus in Sagittarius connects with the Nodes of Destiny, uniting us with people who’ll play an essential role in our future.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
For all its over-the-top extravagance, the production was nevertheless a master class in cinematic efficiency, with Scott running upward of 11 cameras per scene.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Marie Antoinette, the country's new queen consort, declined to buy the necklace despite her reputation for extravagance.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Venus enters Sagittarius, starting a nearly three-week-long adventure, fun and extravagance in love and money.
22nd October: Venus in Sagittarius connects with the Nodes of Destiny, uniting us with people who’ll play an essential role in our future.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
For all its over-the-top extravagance, the production was nevertheless a master class in cinematic efficiency, with Scott running upward of 11 cameras per scene.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
Marie Antoinette, the country's new queen consort, declined to buy the necklace despite her reputation for extravagance.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Companies across industries have scrambled to reduce carbon footprints, embrace renewable energy, and eliminate waste; all in pursuit of a more environmentally friendly future.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Though many are quick to defend Trump’s moves and agree Washington is a hotbed of waste, the attack on this agency has caused even some of his supporters to pause.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Whether Grayson can overcome them hinges in no small part on his ability to inspire internet strangers with the sunniest possible version of his story, in the hopes their generosity fills the gaps left by public policy and civil rights law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The properties of next-gen materials are an opportunity to create a new aesthetic, and the Istanbul facility also has its own in-house creative studio dedicated to working with design teams at the luxury and premium brand level from a product development perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Within a month, Turning Point would receive a profusion of six-figure donations from Dunn and others.—
Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, a profusion of signings led to difficult conversations for Emery and support staff.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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