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luxuries

  • plural
    of luxury.
    luxury
    noun
    a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity.

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There, the discussion shifted from seven-part heroes’ journeys centered on skipping little luxuries like Starbucks to drink-based dominance theory.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

"Not a lot is coming in, you only get so much being a carer. I don't buy any luxuries, I rarely do anything fun," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Seduced by the prospect of extraordinary affluence, they start buying luxuries on credit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

And some have added other luxuries, like recliner seating and dining options.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

“No doubt you have become used to sleeping in a soft feather bed, and all the other luxuries of Ashton Place,” Miss Mortimer teased.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood