as in to consume
informal
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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as in indulgence
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Recent Examples of splurge
Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As with any offseason splurge, some of the incumbent talent on the roster will be pushed by the Panthers upgraded arrivals.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
For a splurge, spring for a cut of the Akaushi wagyu, which melts in the mouth.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Verb
While other owners splurged on artwork, yachts and beachfront homes, Mr. Irsay spent tens of millions of dollars on guitars played by musicians like Bob Dylan and a championship belt won by Muhammad Ali.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As with any offseason splurge, some of the incumbent talent on the roster will be pushed by the Panthers upgraded arrivals.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Noun
Private-label goods, minimalist branding, and viral TikTok videos that make even supermarket candles feel like a splurge.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
For a splurge, spring for a cut of the Akaushi wagyu, which melts in the mouth.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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Endless arguments could consume tons of precious computing cycles.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Recipes for everything from ceviche mixto with popcorn (!) to flan to sweet plantains are sure to delight, and the book’s chatty, convivial tone is likely to linger in your mind long after the meal has been consumed and the dreaded dinner dishes are done.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Everyday costs add up quickly, and having a clear financial checkpoint helps ensure that both necessities and indulgences can be covered.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Finally, adopt the 80/20 rule, which focuses on eating healthy 80% of the time while allowing some flexibility for occasional indulgences the other 20%.—
Leigh Morgan,
Quartz,
2 June 2025
Verb
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But the friend soon lost interest in geography, and Lilian was less enamored of the girl’s collection of mechanical pencils and scented erasers imported from Japan.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Pirates starter Mitch Keller hadn’t won since picking up a victory in his season debut March 28 in Miami, losing nine games.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Palomo, the 10-year-old Spanish luxury brand which has been primarily menswear, is shaking things up, most notably with the launch of womenswear for resort 2026.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The whole trip will contain exclusive experiences, expert guides, and exciting surprises, along with a mix of luxury and sustainability.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Smith has spent the past 15 years actively involved in criminal justice reform in Kentucky, Tennessee and countries in Central America.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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After spending close to $300 million to return Trump to the White House, Musk was poised to have a major role in the administration and be in position to push through regulatory changes in ways that benefited his companies.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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For many Black people, having a tailor is not an extravagance, but a necessity.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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For years, city officials have treated lawns as a wasteful extravagance.—
Edward Ring,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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