How to Use luxury in a Sentence

luxury

noun
  • We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.
  • We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options.
  • Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford.
  • He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries.
  • On my salary, I can afford few luxuries.
  • Here's a luxury gift for dad that won't break the bank.
    Cailey Lindberg, goodhousekeeping.com, 5 June 2023
  • For luxury bath products, The Soak House & Soapery is your spot.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The end of easy money is catching up with luxury brands.
    Carol Ryan, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The book feels like a luxury and elevates any room with ease.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2023
  • An aesthetic can be copied; the hand of a luxury fabric, not so much.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 June 2023
  • Add to that list the thrill of discovering the luxury of drop-off laundry.
    Darryn King, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Bost started things off in full luxury mode: a croque madame topped with Ibérico ham and caviar.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2023
  • The Roc Nation founder was seen shooting hoops and exploring the lake on a boat while the singer spent some time at the luxury resort.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
  • Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert.
    Libertina Brandt, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The funds cannot be used on luxury items or bills unrelated to food.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The super-chalet was to the chalet what the superyacht was to the yacht: bigger, better, faster, more toys, more luxury, more service . . .
    Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Sweeney’s stylist, Molly Dickson, outfitted the star in a host of luxury pieces that spent most of the time inside 30 Rock.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The world isn't perfect Sports were a luxury young Yogi indulged in when his father, Pietro, was at work.
    Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023
  • There is hope here, and joy in the small things like the occasional luxury of feeling the sun on their faces for example.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Alas, such a luxury requires a big budget and a potential overhaul that might not be worth it for a rental.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 June 2023
  • Now its glass walls are a canvas for street artists, few of whom would otherwise be able to enjoy the luxuries promised by Oceanwide.
    Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The romantic mystery takes place aboard a luxury cruise ship and stars Yoshizawa Ryo and Miyazaki Aoi.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 June 2023
  • Relaxed luxury with notes of African chic give the Thompson an easy yet elegant feel.
    Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Jenner has long been a brand ambassador for Calvin Klein, making her debut with the luxury brand in 2015.
    Nikki Dobrin, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Taking the time to ponder one’s mortality with tea and cookies is, of course, a luxury.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • In today’s world, such skills are no longer a luxury but a necessity.
    Foreign Affairs, 6 July 2023
  • The brand’s Instagram page gave an inside look to the behind-the-scenes of the show and the inaugural collaboration for the new luxury line.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 Jan. 2024
  • While this might be considered a luxury pick for the Panthers, the team has no reason to rest at any position in the draft (outside of maybe punter and long snapper).
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Key Background The Ritz is one of the most recognizable luxury hotel brands in the world and is known for attracting a wealthy and famous clientele.
    Robert Hart, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Mayflower has been touted as the first luxury, all-season resort to open in North America in 40 years.
    Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023

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