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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
And that will be harder this year, since the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Yankees have all opened their wallets and splurged on big-name players.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The raw material is rare and its extraction method complex, which is why oud fragrances tend to fall into the splurge category.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Plus, don’t feel compelled to splurge on fresh raspberries if money is tight: Frozen works just fine, according to Nielsen.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
And that will be harder this year, since the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Yankees have all opened their wallets and splurged on big-name players.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, economists note that January’s slowdown in consumer spending also could reflect factors such as frigid weather, deadly wildfires, a natural retreat from goods splurges the months before, auto dealers cutting incentives after a blockbuster December and also just pure caution.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The raw material is rare and its extraction method complex, which is why oud fragrances tend to fall into the splurge category.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Mar. 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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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nails, lashes, and wigs used to feel like optional indulgences, but now those things feel like non-negotiables.—
Kedean Smith,
Refinery29,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For instance, one study found that after losing a spouse, people tended to neglect their health—eating less nutritiously, skipping meals, drinking more alcohol, moving less, and sleeping less.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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Survivors numbered 706, according to the History Channel; 1,500 people lost their lives.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Raiders need too much help elsewhere for a borderline luxury pick.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The president spent his weekend golfing in Jupiter, Fla.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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Deep Sea Hues Image Panerai spent nearly three years perfecting the blue of its ceramic, a matte color that has no official name.—
Roberta Naas,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The White Lotus has gone from a popular television series to a phenomenon with fans seeking to live the extravagance seen on the show.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a city where a growing economic divide sometimes shows up most prominently in classrooms, this kind of extravagance is out of reach for most students.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They will be exhausted after Grandma wrangling for 4 hours.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their lineup has not exhausted opposing pitching staffs for a full series in a manner that has been their trademark for years.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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