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extravagant

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


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Now, with its transformation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

For families that can't afford extravagant presents a collection can make things easier, says psychologist Cathrine Jansson-Boyd at Anglia Ruskin University.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The accolades come just five days after Swift married beau Travis Kelce in an extravagant — yet secretive — Manhattan affair at Madison Square Garden.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The most common violations include accepting lavish gifts, dining on public money or other people’s expense and arranging extravagant receptions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Second, these were richly allegorical stories with plenty of incident and emotional impact but without extravagant, over-egged operatic acting to embarrass the English.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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