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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
The restaurant leans extravagant with offerings like a tableside beef tartare, far from the norm in famously casual Seattle.
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Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
For couples planning luxury weddings, the stakes are higher, as venues are more architecturally complex, guest lists are more demanding and details are often more extravagant.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
In a 1968 interview, Gaston-Louis Vuitton — then 86 — recalled the 1920s as a wild and extravagant time, noting that solid gold fittings were commonplace on 50-piece crocodile luggage sets.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
White will get a chance to rectify that at this month’s extravagant Freedom 250 celebration, featuring the first-ever UFC event on the White House’s South Lawn.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
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Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
For couples planning luxury weddings, the stakes are higher, as venues are more architecturally complex, guest lists are more demanding and details are often more extravagant.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
In a 1968 interview, Gaston-Louis Vuitton — then 86 — recalled the 1920s as a wild and extravagant time, noting that solid gold fittings were commonplace on 50-piece crocodile luggage sets.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
White will get a chance to rectify that at this month’s extravagant Freedom 250 celebration, featuring the first-ever UFC event on the White House’s South Lawn.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagant
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The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Environmental stressors can include insufficient water, high temperatures, excessive moisture and/or nitrogen, severe pruning, or root damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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O’Hara was an outsider brought in with a mandate to reform the police department after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to federal and state investigative findings of excessive force and racist policing practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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It should not be used for broiling, high-heat searing or any cooking method that requires extreme heat.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The most valuable goods sit at the center of the bazaar, with prices becoming more accessible toward the outer edges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Several of Mourinho’s calls from his first spell are still remembered fondly — from his commitment to Angel Di Maria to short-term solutions such as Emmanuel Adebayor, whose half-season loan spell from Manchester City proved highly valuable during a crucial stretch of 2010-11.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson rejected the defense’s claims that Gilbert was legally insane.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Since entering the race, Raman has criticized Bass’ Inside Safe homelessness initiative as too costly, while arguing Los Angeles needs more aggressive structural reforms to address housing affordability, homelessness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The Sacramento Fire Department has already piloted some alternative response strategies, but officials said expanding those programs citywide could be costly.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Organized by color, the book is chockablock with toothsome images of fashion legends, first ladies, pop stars, and lavish projects by the world’s leading designers and architects.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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The movie’s first scene, in which the band plays a wedding at a lavish country estate, highlights his problem.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Extravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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