splurge

Example Sentences

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Flying in Polaris was a splurge, albeit a relatively affordable one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And 12-step support groups, including Debtors Anonymous, provide a safe space to talk about your willingness to splurge.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

But it stands to reason that the more money spent on things like food, power and healthcare, the less there is to splurge elsewhere.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Instead, it is a skippable splurge for those looking to save.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

I was neither, but under the circumstances, I was willing to splurge a little.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline