as in generosity
the quality or fact of being free or wasteful in the expenditure of money
the lottery winner's friends were struck by the lavishness of his new lifestyle
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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.—
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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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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However, you might be inclined to extravagance or self-indulgence today.—
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Newport Mansions No Newport vacation is complete without touring at least one of its iconic Gilded Age mansions, which provides a vivid glimpse into the extravagance of America’s turn-of-the-century elite.—
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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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“Lavishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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