extravagant

Example Sentences

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Sentencing her, Judge Jason Taylor KC said: "Blinded by your greed you persistently and manipulatively pulled whatever lever you thought necessary to fund your extravagant lifestyle."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“The extravagant gifting and banqueting and entertaining that fueled one big sector of imported wine has evaporated,” said Ian Ford, founding partner of Nimbility, an Asia-based beverage consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

There are a lot of extravagant emotions in “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This,” which also has a lot of authors—four, counting Ms. Minnelli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The full force of Lawrence Sher’s cinematography, Karen Murphy’s production design and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s orchestral score is fabulous, combining to make something seedy, moody and extravagant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

It’s the last look, before turning away, at some once-visited, once- extravagant place you know you won’t go back to.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood