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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
Traditionally, that would mean Champagne, the world’s sparkling wine par excellence, synonymous with celebration, luxury, extravagance, etc.
Champagne, both the wine and the region, has had few rivals in style and grandeur for generations.
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Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Try to keep gatherings intimate and centered on connection rather than extravagance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
This is familiarity and extravagance at the same time.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
From the yachts and extravagance of Monaco to the big-money events like Singapore and Abu Dhabi, F1 races have long been where people want to be seen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Try to keep gatherings intimate and centered on connection rather than extravagance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
This is familiarity and extravagance at the same time.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
From the yachts and extravagance of Monaco to the big-money events like Singapore and Abu Dhabi, F1 races have long been where people want to be seen.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Trump asserted that residents should be allowed back on their properties immediately, but Bass pushed back — saying there was still hazardous waste that needed to be cleared from many of the sites.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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And the new administration is seeking ways to root out waste, fraud, abuse and Biden-era policies with a new government efficiency program led by billionaire businessman Elon Musk.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Setting aside humanity, humility, charity, generosity, rationality, reality and other distractions, the Los Angeles fires add another element to what was already a fraught relationship between two egocentric political figures.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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The quiet luxury aesthetic requires a bit more effort than its name suggests: This trend in decor—particularly with paint colors—is all about giving off subtle sophistication.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hardly had the ink dried on President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech then the Albanian government approved a massive $1.4 billion island luxury development project linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Reuters reports.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite Katrina Lindsay’s profusion of colorful ’70s and ’80s costumes, the dominant vibe is still Apple Store blankness, the predictable canvas for the digital-imagery-happy modern director.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2024
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Among the fun facts about the Garden City, as Augusta is known because of its profusion of private gardens and dazzling spring flowers, is that it was named after Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg and wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales, a title now held by Prince William.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2024
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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