extravagant
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“They’re big and colorful, and they screech and eat things. Some have feathers and claws. It’s just so extravagant and fun. Take the Dilophosaurus in ‘Jurassic Park.’
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
But all things wouldn’t be equal, because solid-state batteries wouldn’t need the extravagant cooling systems required by NMCs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
“The extravagant gifting and banqueting and entertaining that fueled one big sector of imported wine has evaporated,” said Ian Ford, founding partner of Nimbility, an Asia-based beverage consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The full force of Lawrence Sher’s cinematography, Karen Murphy’s production design and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s orchestral score is fabulous, combining to make something seedy, moody and extravagant.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
She’d always hated the thing, considered it gaudy and ridiculous with its overlong neck and extravagant tail feathers.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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