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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
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her viral video of the weight rooms provided by the NCAA for the women compared to the lavish facilities for the men prompted change.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In the clip, the pig can be seen cuddling into the small dog on a bed, the pair lavishing comfort and love on one another, getting as close as possible for a snuggle.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Also, Mon Mothma seems to throw a lavish party at some point (before all hell breaks loose).
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her viral video of the weight rooms provided by the NCAA for the women compared to the lavish facilities for the men prompted change.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Matthew Bourne seems to have lavished all his genius as a director on the elegant musical staging, leaving the actors to their own devices.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In the clip, the pig can be seen cuddling into the small dog on a bed, the pair lavishing comfort and love on one another, getting as close as possible for a snuggle.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavish
Adjective
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There lies the problem: the intention to customize is honorable, but the execution—excessive repetition—like the extra spaces in Mail Merge, backfires.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The day before Tanna Rae died, the U.S. National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for all of Arizona, coinciding with temperatures rising past 110 degrees.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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History provides abundant evidence of markets' inability to operate effectively without significant regulation and oversight.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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At an initial glance, those precepts or conditions certainly seem to make abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Discovering the Riviera Maya With its diverse attractions and luxurious resorts, the Riviera Maya remains one of the top destinations for families and wellness travelers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Luxury 2-story Tiny Home Living off the grid has never looked so luxurious.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The dress had two pockets that were heaping with popcorn.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prince Andrew has been hit by a double blow after two new court filings heaped further pressure on his relationship with King Charles III.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Days can be spent visiting Buddhist temples, swimming beneath waterfalls, and hopping on boats to snorkel around colorful coral reefs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic by Andrew Ahn follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the more extravagant is Maass by chef Ryan Ratino.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The cotton fields, which once were plentiful in the area around the ballpark, have been replaced by large distribution centers, including an Amazon facility a mile or so from Goodyear Ballpark.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Squirrels are plentiful when the sun’s out, while rats are a more common sight after dusk.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After stocking up on new launches and bestsellers, shoppers can receive a deluxe Ultra Facial Cream, Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Creamy Avocado Eye Cream and more courtesy of Kiehl’s.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The package includes a two-night stay in a deluxe king or executive king suite and picnic bites for the boat tour created by Chef Fabio.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Lavish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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