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as in wasteful
given to spending money freely or foolishly
the billionaire's son is the typically extravagant playboy who hasn't earned any of what he spends
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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the book doesn't quite merit the extravagant praise that it has received
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as in expensive
commanding a large price
wooed her with an array of extravagant gifts
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Recent Examples of extravagant
Although Coogler’s film encompasses legend and mysticism, his manner is rationally extravagant; the action, even at its most fantastical, is underpinned by audacious ideas.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
To finish the extravagant meal, diners have the option to choose between a Chocolate brioche served with buckwheat and chicory ice cream or Crêpes Suzette that are flambéed tableside on the Grill’s original solid silver trolley.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
These casinos also host daily, monthly, quarterly and annual draws where players can win different prizes that range from loyalty points and cash to extravagant experiences.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
To finish the extravagant meal, diners have the option to choose between a Chocolate brioche served with buckwheat and chicory ice cream or Crêpes Suzette that are flambéed tableside on the Grill’s original solid silver trolley.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
These casinos also host daily, monthly, quarterly and annual draws where players can win different prizes that range from loyalty points and cash to extravagant experiences.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagant
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DeSantis announced the new agency in February to expose and eliminate what officials deem wasteful spending by state agencies, colleges and universities, and local governments.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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This increases your close rates, limits wasteful spending and adds efficiency to the post-sign-up process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Your daily cup of joe could get even more expensive under new U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries around the world.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some 80 percent of them said product quality is the most important consideration when selecting a retailer, and 92 percent believe clothes don’t have to be expensive to offer them long-lasting value.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And these are both short and long-term outcomes, like extreme fatigue.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This can help avoid costly fines and legal issues as well as keep employees safe.—
Steven Rogall,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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For all his Trump flattery and lavish gift-giving, Abe never scored Japan a pass in Trump 1.0 tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The kitchen serves as the heart of the home, blending seamlessly into a sunlit family and sitting room — perfect for everything from lingering over Sunday brunch to lavish summer entertaining.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Extravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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