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extravagant

[ik-strav-uh-guhnt] / ɪkˈstræv ə gənt /


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To most North Koreans, the life lived by the Kims and others who support the regime would seem not just extravagant but unimaginable.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

In 2009, Perry gave himself a particularly extravagant birthday present when he purchased White Bay Cay in the Bahamas, along with a neighboring island.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

The San Fernando Valley, especially in Burbank, is a region now known for extravagant, do-it-yourself Halloween displays.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

President Trump kicked off a summit with China’s Xi Jinping with an extravagant welcome ceremony, as Washington and Beijing look to ease brewing tensions over the war in Iran, artificial intelligence and trade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Those are Prince Cardan’s extravagant doublets and breeches, Prince Cardan’s gaudy, fur-edged capelets and spider-silk shirts.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black


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