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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 extravagant accommodation features a spa-like tub, separate seating area, and massive sliding doors that look out towards the property’s lush greenery.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 July 2025
It’s been weeks since Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s extravagant wedding, and people are still talking about it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 July 2025
Mason used the profits to fund her lavish lifestyle, which included extravagant vacations and a collection of luxury high-end designer goods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Both scenarios seem as plausible as Newsom delivering universal healthcare and fulfilling his pledge to build 3.5 million new homes a year, to name two other extravagant promises.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 July 2025
It’s been weeks since Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s extravagant wedding, and people are still talking about it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 July 2025
Mason used the profits to fund her lavish lifestyle, which included extravagant vacations and a collection of luxury high-end designer goods.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 2025
Both scenarios seem as plausible as Newsom delivering universal healthcare and fulfilling his pledge to build 3.5 million new homes a year, to name two other extravagant promises.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravagant
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Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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In stunningly lyrical prose, Johnson pays a finely hewn attention to that which our wasteful, capitalistic society discards and collapses the dichotomies of high and low art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The Phoenix Police Department revised its policy in February 2025 to consider extreme heat when detaining people.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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When the 21st century dawned GE was the world’s most valuable company, AOL and Yahoo were the darlings of the internet, Barron’s told us Tyco was the next GE, Enron had the smartest executives (which may have been true despite the outcome), Lucent was the future of communications, etc.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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In addition, the Dodgers would land Castro, a valuable utilityman who can play all over the field and protect them against future injuries.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Opting into a federal voucher program that is costly and ineffective would be irresponsible for our state and our students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Georgia farmers are facing a costly and growing threat from an unexpected source − wild pigs.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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At this point, the major labels are practically giving away disks, throwing them into large boxes, sometimes with lavish notes and photos, sometimes with contemptuous bareness.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez wed in a lavish ceremony that took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, on June 27.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Extravagant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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