How to Use extravagant in a Sentence

extravagant

adjective
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  • The film is notable for its extravagant settings and special effects.
  • Her extravagant spending has to stop.
  • We're going on a less extravagant vacation this year.
  • The company has been making extravagant claims about the drug's effectiveness.
  • Prince’s most extravagant ambitions often pushed him off the radio.
    — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022
  • Prosecutors said Shah spent the proceeds from the fraud on her extravagant lifestyle, as portrayed in the reality show.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN, 11 July 2022
  • For the grand finale of outfit changes, Kylie wore the most extravagant shimmery off-the-shoulder gown which shone when the light from the fireworks in the distance reflected off of it.
    — Seventeen, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Trump is known for his extravagant taste – this is, after all, the man who once claimed a gilded penthouse as his primary residence and who currently lives in an upscale golf resort.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The Patriots quarterback exchanged extravagant handshakes with his teammates during warm-ups, led them out of the tunnel, and led the team in sideline smiles.
    — Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Layer some of your favorite ingredients–cornbread, bacon, black-eyed peas–into one extravagant crowdpleaser.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
  • And then there was the great prize of Dior, each show more extravagant than the last.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
  • For Swank, a home needn’t be as extravagant as a dream.
    — Celia Barbour, ELLE Decor, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Their huge closet in the church full of extravagant suites and hats?
    — Alexis Potter, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Hawaii is no stranger to extravagant homes owned by the super-rich.
    — NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The most extravagant and large homes can be seen on 21st and 22nd streets, the district plan stated.
    — Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 6 Apr. 2024
  • This will give viewers an inside look at one of the most extravagant—and star-studded—events of the year.
    — Glamour, 6 May 2024
  • Here is the complete list of loot included in the Globes’ extravagant tote.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Dec. 2023
  • And New York has been one of the nation’s most extravagant subsidy spenders.
    — Richard McGahey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The menu at 4 Charles is an extravagant appeal to one’s inner child, which is to say that it could have been drawn up by Richie Rich.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Whether headed to the red carpet or a themed function, the more extravagant the hair — or, in this case, headpiece — the better.
    — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 13 Oct. 2022
  • There are four presidential suites, but the Maestro Suite is the largest and by far the most extravagant.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The pub is also known for its extravagant Bloody Mary's.
    — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2023
  • For $157, fans can purchase a seat behind the stage with no view of the star’s show—which is known for its extravagant props, costumes, and dance moves.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The time-slowing beauty of the setting is an extravagant bonus.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Mane isn’t afraid to rock extravagant riffs on the classics, either.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Elton John, of course, is known for his extravagant wardrobe.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Her legs and arms are cruelly torn apart, and her extravagant dress soaked in red.
    — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Guests, of course, don’t have to spend nearly as much, but even at less extravagant weddings, the numbers still add up.
    — Sarah Khan, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2023
  • While fashion weeks across the world are known for bringing the loudest, most extravagant looks into the streets, each city’s street style is unique.
    — Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The most extravagant seats are those in the four Founders Suites overlooking midfield.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022

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