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
Photo : James Tran Le Coq, La Jolla A modern steakhouse, Le Coq brings together classic sumptuous restaurant vibes with a more industrial feeling, to beautiful effect.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Early modernism The exquisitely subtle colors, sumptuous silhouettes, and geometric clarion calls of the very earliest modernists are back: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and work by Wiener Werkstätte are catching the eyes of seasoned and new collectors alike.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
This sumptuous adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s internationally renowned novel of love, longing, and culinary enchantment during the Mexican Revolution feels grander and more emotional—but also more thoughtfully engaged with the politics of its era—than the great 1992 film version.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
This sumptuous series is adapted from James Clavell's hugely influential 1975 epic novel of the same name.
—Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Early modernism The exquisitely subtle colors, sumptuous silhouettes, and geometric clarion calls of the very earliest modernists are back: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and work by Wiener Werkstätte are catching the eyes of seasoned and new collectors alike.
—Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
This sumptuous adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s internationally renowned novel of love, longing, and culinary enchantment during the Mexican Revolution feels grander and more emotional—but also more thoughtfully engaged with the politics of its era—than the great 1992 film version.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Glinda and Elphaba expand their world by taking a luxurious train ride to Emerald City.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ora wore the Pascale Coat, which featured a red and black checkered pattern with luxurious Kalgan shearling fur sleeves and detailed floral embellishments.Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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Now, to close out the year and prepare fans for her upcoming tour in support of the album, Perry has released 1432, the deluxe version of the dance-pop project.Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Katy Perry has released 1432, a deluxe version of her recent LP, 143.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
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This was a man who had lengthy experience in surviving far from luxuriant conditions, firstly from his time living with the destitute of Paris and London as part of his first successful non-fiction volume and secondly as a fighter for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War.Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
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Dinner blends lavish and local (a recurring theme throughout the hotel).Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Here's what kind of party $20,000 can get you, plus other lavish New Year's Eve fetes.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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