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
It’s packed with innovation and extravagance and black-tone extras, wheels to roof.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Even for those ambivalent to the races, the Mansion is prized for its privacy and extravagance.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the theme was extravagance.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
And plenty of extravagance is found in the impressive 11 restaurants, five pools, and the three-story Talise Spa, which has a thermal sanctuary complete with personal hammams.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Even for those ambivalent to the races, the Mansion is prized for its privacy and extravagance.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2019, the theme was extravagance.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
And plenty of extravagance is found in the impressive 11 restaurants, five pools, and the three-story Talise Spa, which has a thermal sanctuary complete with personal hammams.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagance
Noun
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There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Of course, Carly’s kitsch far outdid her neighbors’ in its oddness, luridness, lavishness.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The company typically sends the MMA waste off to a facility in Arizona, where it is burned to generate heat and energy, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Small morsels are safe from the jaws of a traditional grill cutting back on waste and flare ups.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Sure enough, Spurs’ wastefulness was punished.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Gabriel also acknowledged lawmakers’ responsibility to oversee state spending seriously as well, and would be scrutinizing government programs for wastefulness.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Coreopsis yields a profusion of yellow blooms.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Those hiccups, and a profusion of other stock alternatives, have spawned talk that the 60/40 rule is dead.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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