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
The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.
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Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Pair it, as Lulu and Georgia has, with marbles and deep greens for something sumptuous and stylish.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Jenner’s lippie will drown your pout in sumptuous, external moisture for up to 24 hours, while the gummies tackle your skin’s hydration from the inside out.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Pair it, as Lulu and Georgia has, with marbles and deep greens for something sumptuous and stylish.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
To undertake the project, interior designer Paolo Moschino teamed up with the British joinery firm James Wellesley, with the two collaborating to fashion a sumptuous and deeply personal home rooted in tradition and rife with exquisite custom detailing from floor to ceiling.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Jenner’s lippie will drown your pout in sumptuous, external moisture for up to 24 hours, while the gummies tackle your skin’s hydration from the inside out.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sumptuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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Mesa is a perfect family town with many safe and luxurious neighborhood communities, like the Eastmark neighborhood.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cyklar Roll-On Perfume Oil Made from a blend of cardamom, amber, cashmere wood, and vanilla, this luxurious perfume oil evokes a cozy, irresistible feel that’s perfect for winter as well as year-round wear.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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To watch his dank, brooding studies in social collapse, most of them filmed in long, loping black-and-white takes, is to embark on an oddly luxuriant descent into Purgatory.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2026
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The ultra-luxury line will sail Alaska from May to August, with both of its ships—Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity—making an appearance throughout the season.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the stakes in Olivia Ferney‘s social media videos aren’t high enough for you, Fifth Season is set to dramatize the ultra-luxury travel concierge’s fancy — and stressful — life, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Nichols said financial documents offered as evidence showed the GoFundMe donations were spent on things like lavish meals and travel, streaming services, car payments and rent.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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