as in to consume
informal
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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as in indulgence
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Recent Examples of splurge
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
With a solid paycheck in their pockets, these players are ready to splurge on the latest consoles, hardware, must-have accessories, and games.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
A little bit of the gel-like formula goes a long way, making the splurge completely worth it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Consumers also splurged on premium items like espresso machines and fitness trackers, signaling a trend toward trading up for higher-quality products.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
With a solid paycheck in their pockets, these players are ready to splurge on the latest consoles, hardware, must-have accessories, and games.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
Apple Macbook Air Laptop (2024) $1,099 $844 at Amazon
Cyber Monday is an excellent time to save on splurges, like a new laptop.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
A little bit of the gel-like formula goes a long way, making the splurge completely worth it.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
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Surprising Fact On a body weight basis, children 2 to 5 years old consume about twice as much of the red dye through food as the general population, according to the FDA.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Why this fragrance is the ultimate indulgence for your winter wardrobe.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Food and Drink That Defined 2024 Searches Here are the top 10 trending searches that dominated our search bars and, in many ways, our hearts: Olympic Chocolate Muffins A winning combination of indulgence and function, these muffins went viral during the 2024 Olympics.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The betting market seems to have concluded that Kansas City has lost its knockout punch.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Monarchs haven’t come close to losing all season thanks to a dominating defense and an offense that relies on running back Jordon Davison and quarterback Dash Beierly, who are committed to Oregon and Washington, respectively.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Strangely, in the middle of ecological breakdown threatening the very basis of human life to thrive on this planet, superyachts or luxury tourism resorts are just not up for public debate.Vijay Kolinjivadi, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a recent episode, the hosts discuss merger arbitrage, affordable luxury handbags, and Warren Buffett, helping improve its ranking by 31 places.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Journalists and sources alike need vacation time to spend with their families and enjoy holidays, but the demands of a 24/7 news cycle and a daily print newspaper never disappear.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
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The band spent up to 18 hours a day recording and performing at dozens of military bases.Julian Ring, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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Visitors were known to poke fun at the extravagance on display in his estate.Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The extravagance is evident before entering the gaming area, where visitors are greeted by a multimillion-dollar digital sculpture, one of only two in the United States, Amos said.Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company’s demand for talent likely exceeded these annual totals, but Congress has set a yearly limit on H-1B petitions that employers have exhausted for the past two decades.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the 1790s, after about a decade of loyal service, many members of the corps were physically exhausted by the demands of their duties.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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