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sumptuous

[suhmp-choo-uhs] / ˈsʌmp tʃu əs /


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When Alicia enters the Nazis’ sumptuous Rio house to spy on its inhabitants, she is greeted by Schumann piano music.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

One of the home’s more fascinating features is a sunken conversation pit lined with sumptuous sofas in the living room.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

He should have had an assist after a sumptuous cross for Tyrick Mitchell at the end of the first half should have been converted but was headed wide.

From BBC May 27, 2026

Being back at Disney, Dudamel admits, is very emotional, especially conducting “Walküre” with Gehry’s sets of billowy, sumptuous clouds and fanciful white papery horses.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Then families and friends gather to feast on sumptuous food and honor the person’s longevity.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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