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as in consuming
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to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Recent Examples of splurging
Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Dahlquist and his business partners marketed their version by splurging on 11th-row, 50-yard-line seats to a Bears-Packers game in 2013, cheering until the TV cameras noticed.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
One thing Lindenmeyr always recommends splurging on in the name of relaxation?
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
While locals may swear by roadside lobster shacks, there’s nothing wrong with splurging on the best seafood in town.
—Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026
Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).
—Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
This is another great option for anyone open to splurging.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That's the simple way to reduce visual clutter without remodeling cabinets or splurging on custom solutions.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Dahlquist and his business partners marketed their version by splurging on 11th-row, 50-yard-line seats to a Bears-Packers game in 2013, cheering until the TV cameras noticed.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
And people are splurging less on gifts for themselves, according to Bath & Body Works.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurging
Adjective
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Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the upper stage failed to perform its deorbit burn as planned and ended up crashing back to Earth in an uncontrolled fashion.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Osteoporosis can also be caused by certain unhealthy habits, such as being sedentary, consuming excessive alcohol and using tobacco.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Because of its lingering ripening period, some gardeners wait until the fruit drops before consuming it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That came four plays before Maye threw another reckless pass into a crowd of Seahawks that fell incomplete.—
Doug Kyed,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nationalists cheered Takaichi for her intervention on the issue, which went much further than sitting Japanese leaders have gone previously, while others criticized it as reckless.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At 70 years old, Mahesh Chamadia had almost given up on the idea of losing weight.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bell-Johnson is known as One Leg and uses a prosthetic limb after losing his leg as a child in a train accident.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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One-upmanship, extravagant architectural plans, and a comparatively short construction schedule result in big bills, which are often not reflected in the original bids.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Utilities are spending billions of dollars upgrading their aging infrastructure, while data centers are prompting a surge in demand for electricity.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Wagner Moura Basking in the sun outside The Times newsroom ahead of his digital cover shoot last month, Wagner Moura seemed exceptionally relaxed about spending his Tuesday afternoon in El Segundo with a bunch of journalists.—
Matt Brennan
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The compound works, and while her gluttonous binges become increasingly uncontrolled — filmed by James and DP Charlie Sarroff like woozy Francis Bacon images — her weight keeps plummeting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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On her debut solo album, Quicksand Heart, Jenny Hollingworth is hungry—practically gluttonous—for life.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, investors in tech giants are growing nervous because these firms are essentially exhausting their available capital to fund the infrastructure buildout, according to Luria.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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But some districts are hitting their ninth snow day of the year, exhausting the stockpile.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Splurging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurging. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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