as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment
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Recent Examples of sumptuous
Of course, the high-street also has its takes, such as Freja’s stunning ivory option or Staud’s sumptuous suede style.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
For a dramatic look (especially in a dark, moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Wood zooms in on sumptuous but unsettling items whose surfaces can be charged with latent danger.
—Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
For a dramatic look (especially in a dark, moody color palette like this Upper East Side family home), these sumptuous sheets can’t be beat.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Wood zooms in on sumptuous but unsettling items whose surfaces can be charged with latent danger.
—Laura Regensdorf Katharine Sohn Laura Bannister Osman Can Yerebakan Shannon Adducci, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
Adjective
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Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Just west of Back Bay station, visitors can discover an oasis of warmth in the form of the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, a lavish property that comes equipped with a wealth of amenities designed with wintertime in mind.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nelson is engaged to a rich Italian businessman on the island of Capri, Italy, and insists that Smothers be by her side for the lavish event.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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