luxuries

Example Sentences

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And we've all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be - even when we've left luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The war in Iran poses a threat to the sector’s hopes for an upturn this year after a prolonged slump in demand for luxuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The so-called crypto kids included fixers who set them up with homes, cars, clothes and other luxuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Dishes built around ingredients like pasta, bread, and fried proteins are often cheaper to produce than trend-driven luxuries like wagyu beef or imported seafood.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

If they were stationed near a village, they could exchange soldier’s luxuries such as tobacco, cigarettes, and sugar for milk and eggs.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein