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lavish

[lav-ish] / ˈlΓ¦v ΙͺΚƒ /




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Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following allegations of his lavish federal prison lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to some African presidents and lucrative government contracts that had repeatedly attracted scrutiny.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

You may be wondering just what kind of company would be so willing to lavish the resources required for a full-scale New York City musical, accompanied by loads of free merch.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the property is packed with lavish amenities, including a basketball court, wine cellar, home theater, entertainer’s bar, and spacious chef’s kitchen.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

He was lavish with praise when deserved, but was a severe critic of sloppiness and laziness.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

The compassionate attention she lavishes on her gentle, troubled protagonist opens up an entire world, if you’re willing to take in what’s been hiding in plain sight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024

He lavishes attention on the more culturally salient story of Riefenstahl but muddles its significance in a playful, morally uncommitted approach that perhaps might be more satisfying with supplemental biographical material.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024

Her mouth is masked, but her eyes transmit the kind of relish a jeweler lavishes on a billionaire.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 22, 2021

Or it lavishes attention on media performances, because the insiders are supposed to be good at that: manipulating the media.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2021

He lavishes attention on the great storm-colored beast and her tiny rider from the moment we meet in the morning until the moment they disappear for the parade.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Witkoff, who lavished praise on Putin on Saturday, praised Ukraine and Zelensky.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

With vast sums lavished on artificial intelligence investment over the past two years, markets are growing increasingly nervous about whether firms can deliver results to match.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

King Charles said he was impressed by the design of Europe's first eco mosque and has praised "all the care and attention which has been lavished on it".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Some cabinet members, like Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, lavished the president with adulation in their comments.

From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026

It had, clearly, once been lavished with time, and attention, and hope.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Daphne and Eddie magnanimously turn the other cheek and then go back to lavishing one another with murmured compliments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

Wall Street hasn’t exactly been lavishing the stock with praise lately.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026

She’s made headlines for lavishing praise on Clarence Thomas in the past.

From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026

In exchange for lavishing billions of dollars upon MLB teams over the last couple of decades, local television providers demanded exclusivity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2024

Was he indeed lavishing upon Virgie—Virgie, her little girl, her willing drudge, to whom she had deputed all disagreeable duties—the torrent of devotion which she might once have had?

From The Daughter Pays by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds


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