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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
Here, the journey itself is the extravagance, turning slow, long-distance rail into something decidedly cinematic.
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John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.
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Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Ambassadors Clubhouse, with its extravagance and its storytelling, seems to be where the ambition lives.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Black communities have long created beauty and extravagance.
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Essence,
11 May 2026
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John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The color palette reflects an extravagance the duo had on their side—two whole years to redo the space’s layout and interior.
—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
Ambassadors Clubhouse, with its extravagance and its storytelling, seems to be where the ambition lives.
—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Black communities have long created beauty and extravagance.
—
Essence,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for extravagance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Taking the latter to another level is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, the first two-seater from the marque’s division devoted to automotive lavishness.
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There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.
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Some relief workers are using donkeys and bulldozers to remove solid waste, according to Louise Wateridge, a communications officer for the UN’s children’s agency in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
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The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
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Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
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The Bosnia captain got himself an assist, made a goal-line clearance, and was partly responsible for Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equaliser, which ensured Canada’s wastefulness didn’t stop them from earning a first World Cup point.
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.
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While these shrubs are low-maintenance, incorporating fertilizer into your care routine can improve plant health and spur new growth, resulting in a profusion of bold blooms.
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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