as in spendthrifts
someone who spends money freely or foolishly
he's a spender and she's a tightwad, so naturally they quarrel about money a lot
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Recent Examples of spenders
The fit in Boston isn't perfect, but the Red Sox are motivated spenders this offseason after losing the sweepstakes forfree-agentt slugger Juan Soto.
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Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
In this context, luxury spenders are particularly selective.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
According to McKinsey researchers, silver spenders prioritize quality, functionality and versatility over price points and trends.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And 10% would make Taiwan among the highest military spenders in the world, three times more than what the US spends on its military as a percentage of its economy.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
In an effort to win over its top spenders, the airline is boosting its premium offerings both in the sky and on the ground.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
In uncertain times, consumers may be more cautious spenders, which can affect ROI.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The highest spenders were set to be upper-income Americans, parents of children under 18 and Republicans, who intend to spend more than $1,200.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Mytheresa’s global business with its top spenders, who represent 4 percent of the company’s customer base, grew 18 percent, Kliger said.
—David Moin, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
In this context, luxury spenders are particularly selective.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
According to McKinsey researchers, silver spenders prioritize quality, functionality and versatility over price points and trends.
—Alison Bringé, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
And 10% would make Taiwan among the highest military spenders in the world, three times more than what the US spends on its military as a percentage of its economy.
—Wayne Chang, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
In an effort to win over its top spenders, the airline is boosting its premium offerings both in the sky and on the ground.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
In uncertain times, consumers may be more cautious spenders, which can affect ROI.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The highest spenders were set to be upper-income Americans, parents of children under 18 and Republicans, who intend to spend more than $1,200.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Mytheresa’s global business with its top spenders, who represent 4 percent of the company’s customer base, grew 18 percent, Kliger said.
—David Moin, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Spenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spenders. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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