as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the cruise ship claims to offer sumptuous furnishings, exquisitely prepared cuisine, and stellar entertainment
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Recent Examples of sumptuous
Inspired by a contemporary ‘70s bedroom, Design Within Reach’s frame has a multitude of bold colors to choose from in a velvet fabric for a sumptuous sleep setup.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
Windows of textile shops showcase sumptuous fabrics and prints.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The mega-party was initially planned at the sumptuous 16th century Scuola Grande della Misericordia building, and relocated to Venice’ ancient Arsenale shipyards located farther from the city center.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 June 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
Windows of textile shops showcase sumptuous fabrics and prints.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
The mega-party was initially planned at the sumptuous 16th century Scuola Grande della Misericordia building, and relocated to Venice’ ancient Arsenale shipyards located farther from the city center.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sumptuous
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The spa pairs the area’s historic healing legacy with a hyper-modern approach, elevated by luxurious Italian design and warm hospitality.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The deluxe edition of the singer-songwriter’s second studio album Kansas Anymore arrived earlier this year.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2025
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In April, Fontaines D.C. released a deluxe edition of the record with a few new tracks.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Mayan inspired spa treatments include massages, facials, and lavish therapeutic body rituals.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Sumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sumptuous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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