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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
While renowned North American ski towns range from Stowe, Vermont to California’s Mammoth Lakes, few destinations can match the extravagance of Aspen.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The bling highlights not only the extravagance but also the versatility of vintage, 18th-century jewelry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Starbucks has become a store that sells fancy coffees that feel like an extravagance when consumers are struggling to pay for the basics—rent, mortgages, car insurance, and groceries.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
This brand offers high-end extravagance for the more stylish of beachgoers.
—Essence, 29 July 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The bling highlights not only the extravagance but also the versatility of vintage, 18th-century jewelry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Starbucks has become a store that sells fancy coffees that feel like an extravagance when consumers are struggling to pay for the basics—rent, mortgages, car insurance, and groceries.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
This brand offers high-end extravagance for the more stylish of beachgoers.
—Essence, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
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Governments should support and incentivize organisations to implement Sustainable Development Goals into their operations, and policies around public transport and waste management can also help businesses lower their environmental footprint.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Alvarez is in the business of finding solutions to reduce their waste steam and lower costs.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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As in any luxury real estate property, the penthouses are particularly well-appointed, with spacious great rooms that showcase the view and outdoor space.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both are experiments in light—the former considering how a profusion of illuminated rooms and cars had reshaped the Manhattan sky, the latter mulling how a gigantic boulder can turn a sunny landscape dark.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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By Judy Berman September 5, 2024 12:40 PM EDT What more could possibly be left to say about TV’s post-Big Little Lies profusion of glossy domestic thrillers?Judy Berman, TIME, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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