splurged; splurging
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly
—often used with on
splurge on a new dress
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
Examples of splurge in a Sentence
Verb
You should let yourself splurge once in a while.
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Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Some high-end styles may be more of a splurge, but the site is the best place to find small, independent brands with one-of-a-kind looks, many of which are sustainably made.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
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Noun
All About Ben Aaron What started out as a 90-day goal for herself — no shopping trips, no online splurges — turned into a lifestyle.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Some high-end styles may be more of a splurge, but the site is the best place to find small, independent brands with one-of-a-kind looks, many of which are sustainably made.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
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“Splurge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splurge. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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splurge
1 of 2 noun
: an instance of spending more than usual
splurge
2 of 2 verb
splurged; splurging
: indulge oneself or spend lavishly
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