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extravagance

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


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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

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

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 pool thing seemed like a good idea at the time—after all, in a time of drought, a pool is an extravagance.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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