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Recent Examples of sumptuous Parachute Linen Sheet Set $359 $287 Parachute The color palette is rich and ranges from moody Dusk, a navy hue, to the new sumptuous Java shade that falls in line with the chocolate-hue obsession that is making its rounds in interiors. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 The sumptuous upholstery, glossy wood grain, snappy touchscreens, and copious storage also help the interior live up to Cadillac’s high net worth proposition. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 Maybe after a serene bath in the literally elevated soaking tub, invite some friends over for a lavish dinner and sumptuous drinks overlooking South Beach. Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Even the simplest silhouettes came alive through thoughtful, intentional details, as seen at Sacai, where layers ranged from airy to rich knits and sumptuous trim. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sumptuous
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Adjective
  • Known to design beautiful, luxurious structures on a massive, grand scale--Nobu, W Hotels, Union Square Cafe, to name a few--Rockwell Group created a space for Metropolis that is undeniably a theatrical statement.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.
    Akilah Sailers, Essence, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ariana Grande released the deluxe version of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, Friday, along with a nearly 30-minute short film, Brighter Days Ahead.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Grande dropped the 26-minute Brighter Days Ahead short film to go with the deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine of the same name.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.
    Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In another piece, a lavish sautoir with a rope-like chain is adorned with a 17-carat pink tourmaline and a white opal of over 12 carats, and holds a dial made of fiery red ruby root — the raw base material to which rubies are attached.
    Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to a high-end spa and thriving dining scene, this lavish property is perfectly equipped to showcase the fascinating flora and fauna that calls Madagascar home, with some of the earth’s most iconic creatures making an appearance at the property each year.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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