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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
this lavish consumption of our natural resources simply cannot continue
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as in abundant
pouring forth in great amounts
the lavish praise that the novel was receiving had some wondering if it could ever live up to readers' expectations
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the lavish apartment even boasted a marble bathroom with gold-plated fixtures
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as in to spend
to use up carelessly
a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies
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Recent Examples of lavish
Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Armani hosted one of his most lavish events on the laguna ever with One Night Only in Venice.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 July 2025
Throughout the Maoist era, dams and hydropower had a spotty record despite the focus lavished upon them.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
Gazing at the lavish Italian-style gardens and intricate topiaries of the pope’s vast summer estate just outside of Rome, a local priest who immigrated to Waukegan from Mexico as a child marveled that he’s been entrusted with their care.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Armani hosted one of his most lavish events on the laguna ever with One Night Only in Venice.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even Duncan is impressed, lavishing praise on her productivity as well as her prose.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 31 July 2025
Throughout the Maoist era, dams and hydropower had a spotty record despite the focus lavished upon them.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavish
Adjective
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That could drastically reduce risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and ecosystem damage that are typically caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation exposure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Given recent government scrutiny on excessive competition, big subsidies for delivery services are more of a concern than spending heavily on tech investments, BDA’s Clark noted.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In spacious kitchens with abundant storage, countertops should be kept as clear as possible and reserved for food prep.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers are now turning to sodium, a cheaper and more abundant option.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, Takekoshi has developed an even more elevated iteration of Wolford’s iconic product, here crafted for the first time from luxurious merino wool which comes with a lightweight and soft touch.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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This willingness of the AI to heap praise and act as a sycophant has worrying consequences for the populace as a whole.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The incident heaped pressure on Merkel and her migration policies.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bobenmoyer spent seven years as a dental assistant.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Austin, renters typically spent less than 20 percent of their median income on rent.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Corsets, zips, transparent tees and miniature purses were mixed in with extravagant wedding ballgowns, which is what the brand is known for.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The brooch was eventually fastened to an even more extravagant necklace, featuring 16 Colombian emeralds set between diamond quatrefoils.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Right now is the perfect time to hop on these early Prime Day deals because though the discounts will be plentiful when Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off in October, these early deals may not last.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Matcha is still plentiful in China, another major producer, but labor shortages and high demand have also raised prices there.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The summer of 2025 was essentially a deluxe version of 2022.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the drinks flow during a gathering of faculty and PhD students at their deluxe digs, Alma’s doting husband Frederick (Michael Stuhlbarg), another shrink, teasingly asks what happens if one of them gets tenure and the other doesn’t.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Lavish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavish. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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