splurge

Example Sentences

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Flying in Polaris was a splurge, albeit a relatively affordable one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For years, global investors have waited for the Chinese consumer to return in force — to shop, to splurge and to rescue multinational earnings.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

But it stands to reason that the more money spent on things like food, power and healthcare, the less there is to splurge elsewhere.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Instead, it is a skippable splurge for those looking to save.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

It meant that I had made enough money that she could splurge and make she-crab soup for supper.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson