splurge
Example Sentences
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And yes, sometimes that means recommending specialty ingredients genuinely worthy of a relative splurge: the good vanilla, candied citrus, Kewpie over the bottom-shelf mayonnaise.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The U.S. hyperscalers are predicted to splurge, to the tune of $700 billion, on capital expenditure in 2026, much of it directed to AI infrastructure.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
He still thinks that baby boomers, who are doing much better than other generations financially and aren’t willing to wait to splurge on fun, regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop, will put a floor under spending.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The private jet company aims to make the ultimate splurge more accessible, with help from its Delta connection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"Let's splurge on a few things hot and sweet, shall we, girls? We have time. It's a special day—Star's last first day of high school. A new beginning for both of you."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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With the Fire on High
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