1. plural of extravagance; excessive or wasteful spending of money
Usage: countable noun when referring to specific instances or items
2. plural of extravagance; behavior or speech that is excessively elaborate, theatrical, or unreasonable
Usage: often used to describe artistic or performative excess

Examples

• The wealthy couple's extravagances included multiple vacation homes and luxury cars.
• She regretted her holiday shopping extravagances when the credit card bill arrived.
• The theater production was full of extravagances—elaborate costumes, dramatic lighting, and over-the-top sets.
• His extravagances with designer clothes and expensive restaurants left him in debt.
• The festival celebrated artistic extravagances with bold performances and unconventional art installations.
• After years of extravagances, they decided to adopt a more modest lifestyle.
• The movie's extravagances in special effects impressed audiences but inflated the budget significantly.