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as in luxury
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the luxurious apartment was filled with the latest electronic gadgets and fine works of art
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as in sensual
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
squandered his fortune in the relentless satisfaction of his luxurious tastes
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Recent Examples of luxurious
As the cast described, the lines began to blur between their characters and their real selves after staying in those luxurious villas during filming; things, for me, also seemed to blur a little over the course of the Bangkok premiere, where the cast had the run of the hotel for the three days.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Designed to withstand temperatures as low as -25°F, these boots are luxurious and practical.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
For a warm winter take, consider the Hug bag in a luxurious pony hair, which has versatile appeal given it can be worn as both a crossbody and a clutch.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Completely different vibes come from the second image, which shows a comfy, luxurious room outfitted with cushy furniture, plants, and artworks.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Designed to withstand temperatures as low as -25°F, these boots are luxurious and practical.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
For a warm winter take, consider the Hug bag in a luxurious pony hair, which has versatile appeal given it can be worn as both a crossbody and a clutch.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Completely different vibes come from the second image, which shows a comfy, luxurious room outfitted with cushy furniture, plants, and artworks.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxurious
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That’s because the singer’s soft, sensual vocals and sense of spacing maintain a strident sense of passion and grace, only to end this breathless encounter on a major chord and a hastened beat.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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From her breakout album Control to the socially conscious Rhythm Nation 1814 and the sensual evolution of The Velvet Rope, Jackson’s career has been a masterclass in reinvention.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Feb. 2025
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The infamous city center and surrounding bay houses 2 deluxe hotels, 4 casinos and 3 spas including Les Thermes Marins de Monte Carlo which all offer opportunities to see and be seen.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The pop star’s sixth LP, which came out last August, has returned to the summit of the Official U.K. Albums Chart following the recent release of a deluxe version (Feb. 21).—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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While Mathu is an ascetic loner, Malby was a hedonistic womanizer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Their first evening there is a bit of a fiasco: They get swept into the orbit of a hedonistic couple (played by Roberto Aguire and Marianna Burelli), who turn out to be married to different people, and are rather aggressively predatory swinger types besides.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Adams, a former NYPD officer and Democrat who previously registered as a Republican, was accused by federal prosecutors of taking lavish flights and hotel stays from Turkish businessmen and officials for more than a decade.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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But its 11 songs are only a part of the film’s lavish musical treatment, which required an 85-piece orchestra and 60-voice choir.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Centuries later, modern-day scholars and craftsmen oversaw its transformation into a sumptuous piece of living history.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Keep your sweet tooth happy with Anthony’s Cookies as another sumptuous choice.—
Tabnie Dozier,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Luxurious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxurious. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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