as in to consume
informal
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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as in indulgence
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Recent Examples of splurge
Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
And that will be harder this year, since the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Yankees have all opened their wallets and splurged on big-name players.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The raw material is rare and its extraction method complex, which is why oud fragrances tend to fall into the splurge category.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Plus, don’t feel compelled to splurge on fresh raspberries if money is tight: Frozen works just fine, according to Nielsen.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025
And that will be harder this year, since the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Yankees have all opened their wallets and splurged on big-name players.
—Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, economists note that January’s slowdown in consumer spending also could reflect factors such as frigid weather, deadly wildfires, a natural retreat from goods splurges the months before, auto dealers cutting incentives after a blockbuster December and also just pure caution.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The raw material is rare and its extraction method complex, which is why oud fragrances tend to fall into the splurge category.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splurge
Verb
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In the hospitality sector, large hotels consume significantly more energy due to extensive facilities like multiple restaurants, conference centers, and recreational areas, which drive higher energy usage and waste production.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peppermint tea is one easy way to consume peppermint.—
Julie Marks Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the name of utter indulgence, soak in your own private hot tub while tucking into one of the Whirlpool Casitas, a good way to loosen up after a day on the links.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Both encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to focus followers’ minds on the spiritual.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since March 2024, Tszyu is 0-2, losing his WBO light middleweight title to Sebastian Fundora by split decision, and most recently, in October 2024, falling to Bakhram Murtazaliev in an IBF title fight by third-round knockout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trillions in market cap lost by Mag 7 The Magnificent Seven stocks collectively lost around $1.03 trillion in market cap, according to a CNBC analysis of Thursday’s session.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Last year, London’s luxury property market may have taken a bit of a hit, as buyers held off in advance of the budget released in the fall.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Markle has been embracing quiet luxury in effortlessly elegant outfits on Instagram.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Levine most recently spent a year as CEO of Kevin Hart’s media company Hartbeat.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Biden administration's pick, Jill Hruby, spent 34 years working at one of the agency's weapons laboratories.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a city where a growing economic divide sometimes shows up most prominently in classrooms, this kind of extravagance is out of reach for most students.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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An insane extravagance at about $37 — $800 in today’s money.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The game lasts about two minutes in total before the AI calls it a day, exhausted from generating the worst gaming experience possible.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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His aunt is exhausted, unsteady on her feet, her eyes red.—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splurge. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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