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as in waste
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
his purchase of a new yacht was only one of a series of reckless prodigalities
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as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
his prodigality eventually turned him into a pauper
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Noun
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For example, sensor technologies can monitor and manage resources in real time, allowing businesses to reduce waste and optimize production.—
Oluwaseun Dania,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Smoke pollution and disposal of waste and sewage were at the top of the list of concerns, Barnes said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2024
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The luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment has collaborated with the Alpine F1 Team, which races under the name of BWT Alpine F1 Team, on a capsule collection of technical outerwear and lifestyle pieces.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
26 Mar. 2025
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Conversations are continuing about the next phase, a $500 million plan to bring a luxury hotel and office space.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2025
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The world’s largest sand island—home to a dense rainforest—is a UNESCO World Heritage site and claims some 500 Indigenous archaeological sites, freshwater lakes, a 75-mile beach, and between July and November, a profusion of humpback whales nursing calves along the coast.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s a profusion of bars in downtown Kansas City that offer boisterous partying and pounding music.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Prodigality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prodigality. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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