splurge
Example Sentences
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A consumer who won’t splurge on a luxury bag may still pay for a weekend hike, a pet, a fitness class, a short domestic trip, or a companion to eat hot pot with.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
A planned splurge can be enjoyed without damaging one’s finances, while an impulsive splurge has little thought behind it.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
If you want to splurge, there’s a meet-and-greet with Gibson plus VIP Platinum admission for $739.38, including tax and fees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“He’s not a real big spender,” said his father, Kirk, who noted that his son’s splurge after his NIL deal was a watch from Costco.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Even with the cold, by January we were all so rank that Mom decided it was time to splurge: We would go to the Laundromat.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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