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extravagance

[ik-strav-uh-guhns] / ɪkˈstræv ə gəns /


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Photos and videos from Dakorien’s prom went viral on Instagram—with thousands of fans and friends alike remarking on the extravagance of the occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The 39-year-old wore a striking Egyptian-inspired white and gold outfit, complete with a cape and draped sleeves, though his answers did not match the extravagance of his attire.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Trust that if you’ve never enjoyed your eggs with such extravagance and complexity, it will change your palate for the better.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

There was eloquent solo playing in the orchestra, and extravagance from the solo singers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

We might be inclined to laugh at the extravagance of his beauty-worship if there were not some-thing almost magnificent in his single-minded dedication to it.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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