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
Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Or splurge on a cleaning service that can get that glass squeaky clean (no judgment here).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The 49ers were not poised to reward Samuel with yet another contract, not after splurging last year on Brandon Aiyuk (four years, $120 million), as well as drafting Ricky Pearsall with their first-round pick and extending Jauan Jennings contract through 2025.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Or splurge on a cleaning service that can get that glass squeaky clean (no judgment here).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
Was this a splurge, yes, as the bill nearly equaled that of the tuxedo itself, but the ability to say that the only outstanding pieces were the shoes and the tuxedo was worth the premium.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The lavish primary bathroom ensuites add to the sense of indulgence.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sabalenka eased into the fourth round after her opponent Elena Gabriela Ruse retired with an injury after losing the opening set 6-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 jewelry pieces, priced from $900 to $8,800, are sleek, minimal, with a sophisticated 1940s and ’50s look of luxury, reflecting Wang’s design ethos.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Riley, an attorney, had suffered from severe mental illness, and McDougal spent years trying to figure out what had happened.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some 650,000 visitors are expected to spend some time in the area over a month-long period.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 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
Verb
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With tennis becoming longer and more physical, best-of-five matches wreck players’ bodies, leaving them exhausted by the end of the tournament.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Do my team members feel energized or exhausted by our culture?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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