extravagance
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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
When protests broke out to oust the Shah, she showed up for her community, a tightknit cluster of graduate students who were frustrated by his extravagance and tyranny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
There was eloquent solo playing in the orchestra, and extravagance from the solo singers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
The coziness comes from structure: meals designed to nourish through cold months, to make use of preserved ingredients, to create warmth without extravagance.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
By the time Dad was born, most of the money was lost to extravagance and bad luck, and soon the big family was broken up.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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