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as in lavishness
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
Hollywood stars are famous for the extravagance of their parties
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as in waste
an instance of spending money or resources without care or restraint
the purchase of a fur coat was simply the latest of his wife's extravagances
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Recent Examples of extravagance
Like a splurging tourist, Desai is undaunted by extravagance.
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New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Kamado-san, the $220 double-lid donabe, could be considered a kitchen extravagance.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Inspired by Baccarat’s historic factory in Lorraine, France, the space interprets its contrasts — earth and light, precision and rebellion, minimalism and extravagance — through a mix of materials and elements.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
The profits from the nursing homes fueled his luxury cars, elegant homes and other extravagances, including, famously, a $360,000 watch.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Cuban argues if similar transparency and direct‑to‑consumer models were applied across health care—combined with rules like letting cash prices count toward insurance deductibles—the country could strip out layers of waste that burden both families and, ultimately, public budgets.—
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The concept was introduced in 2014 at UC Davis when a group of graduate students led by Ernst Oehninger was studying ways to prevent food waste.—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
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Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.—
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
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She’s also previously called out wastefulness in the music industry specifically.—
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However, Bompastor’s side did little at first to shake worries about their wastefulness in front of goal.—
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Eligibility rules vary widely, and caregiving programs or assistance are administered by a profusion of entities, from state and local governments to the Veterans Administration and nonprofits.—
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The Valley of the Butterflies is a serene woodland park with streams, waterfalls, and a profusion of tiger moths in summer.—
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“Extravagance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravagance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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