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extravagance

[ik-strav-uh-guhns] / ɪkˈstræv ə gəns /


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Photos and videos from Dakorien’s prom went viral on Instagram—with thousands of fans and friends alike remarking on the extravagance of the occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

The 39-year-old wore a striking Egyptian-inspired white and gold outfit, complete with a cape and draped sleeves, though his answers did not match the extravagance of his attire.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

Trust that if you’ve never enjoyed your eggs with such extravagance and complexity, it will change your palate for the better.

From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026

There was eloquent solo playing in the orchestra, and extravagance from the solo singers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

I’m frozen for a moment, suddenly uneasy in the midst of this extravagance.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Saudi Arabia is focusing on Vision 2030's more pragmatic ventures as extravagances like NEOM, a futuristic city in the desert, and Riyadh's cuboid skyscraper Mukaab, are scaled back or scrapped to save costs.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

Prosecutors say Mr Biden "wilfully" failed to either pay or file his taxes to the Internal Revenue Service from 2016 to 2019, instead spending his money on personal extravagances.

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024

But then they pay off their debts and the taxes on their winnings, and indulge in a few extravagances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2023

Marie Antoinette's own extravagances ran to near-constant renovations of her palace Petit Trianon.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2022

Though all his others break, this shall forever hold, regardless of how many gallant extravagances he may put on it.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander




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