lavishness

Example Sentences

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Given the "scale and the lavishness" of tour shows, Reilly explains that visiting fewer cities means "a lot less transporting these very expansive, ambitious sets around the world".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Intricate passementerie, beaded embellishments and fringe trims adorned cushions, mirroring the lavishness and romanticism of Victorian interior design.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

It didn't feel that it was a time for for lavishness.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

Princess Diana catapulted the family into the modern celebrity era, tapping into notions of beauty, luxury, youth and lavishness, said Cele Otnes, co-author of “Royal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture.”

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2022

In addition to having seen two generations pass away, something in the character of its entertainment, in the lavishness of its decoration, lent it the sacred permanence of a mausoleum, the mausoleum of mid-Victorian amusement.

From Carnival by MacKenzie, Compton