1
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
What if, for once, the extravagance of Fielder’s solutions matched the scale of the problem?
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Jeff Wise, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Jeff Wise, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The iconic hotel, with its Belle Époque balustrades and twin cupola domes, its combination of old world elegance and over-the-top extravagance, is a manifestation — in limestone, stucco and pink marble — of the Cannes festival brand.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Again, it was constructed with resourcefulness, not extravagance.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
The passion is felt through each index, and I’m even drawn to the high drama of the $1.5 million extravagance of the Deep Blue—the least understated of all Biver’s creations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Investment will also be needed in new industries that can deliver the infrastructure to support circularity, ensuring that the use of raw materials can be optimized, products can be tracked throughout their lifetime and waste can be minimized through reuse.—
Carmen Ene,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Both sectors rely heavily on end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking and demand forecasting technologies to minimize waste and ensure timely delivery.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.—
Andrew Fifield,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025 Skin-Care Deals A little luxury skin-care never hurts, but getting your credit-card bill definitely does.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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The profusion of memes turned Harambe into a sort of internet folk hero, but Vance is no innocent zoo animal; the images of the Vice-President function more like voodoo dolls, casting vengeful spells from afar.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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Just below the altar, the cinerary casket was banked by a glorious profusion of sweet peas, Reinaldo’s favorite flowers.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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