splurge

She’s 25 and unemployed, and it’s unclear at first how she acquired the funds to splurge on an on-site cottage with a pool, 90-minute massages, and various forced-fun adventures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

The family did splurge on a visit to nearby Disneyland, and they plan to attend some baseball games too, including one between the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

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

How to decide when a huge splurge is worth it.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

I had a bit of money that I had saved and decided to splurge on some fresh meat, something I had not had in a long time.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Despite the sticker shock, therapists and financial experts say such splurges could be worth it, as long as it’s something you can afford and it holds significant value for you.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

Wolfram says his family splurges on a cabana so they have a base for the day and don’t have to navigate Nassau with a big group, including his parents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026

Marcel Thieliant at Capital Economics added that he did not expect Takaichi to embark on any new major spending splurges or tax cuts.

From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026

To help narrow the field, we rounded up a handful of thoughtful splurges that earn their keep year-round.

From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2025

They knew about a couple of her matrimonial splurges.

From The House of Torchy by Brown, Arthur William

It has poured money into youth development, splurged on a state of the art training facility, and ponied up unconscionable sums to attract leading coaches from Germany, Italy and, oddly, Sweden.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

He had splurged and gotten his nails done, and they looked fantastic, which I was sure to compliment him on.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

The Dodgers also splurged in December by signing former New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz to a $69 million three-year deal, making him the highest paid closer in baseball.

From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026

So, when the Dodgers splurged last winter, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner offered a measured response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026

We didn’t have access to the dance rooms at school over winter break, and we were really sick of the cardboard boxes we’d used on weekends, so we splurged on an upgrade.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

It’s also unclear why she chose a five-star resort for the splurging, given her discomfort with everything from the menu on down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

The cost burdens for consumers are causing some people to get choosier about how they spend their money, often splurging on a show or two rather than going to many events throughout the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

Sure, some attendees may be splurging thousands on a single ticket, but others are getting nothing at all, even after traveling across international borders for games.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

If splurging on game tickets doesn’t make sense for you, there are still affordable ways to enjoy the event, Ramirez says.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

She did not want to be the only one splurging.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez