as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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Recent Examples of opulence
Seeing the life of opulence and luxury Michaela leads, Simone leaves her past behind and never returns, much to her sister's chagrin.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 June 2025
Photo : John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images In Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff stands as a testament to the opulence of America’s Gilded Age elite.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Befitting the unrestrained opulence associated with Marie Antoinette, the ring features smaller diamonds on the finger band and the pink diamond’s setting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Against this backdrop, Mandapa’s suites and pool villas, whose chic dark wood paneling contrasts with bold pops of lime and fuchsia, immerse guests in Balinese opulence.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 June 2025
Photo : John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images In Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff stands as a testament to the opulence of America’s Gilded Age elite.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Befitting the unrestrained opulence associated with Marie Antoinette, the ring features smaller diamonds on the finger band and the pink diamond’s setting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Against this backdrop, Mandapa’s suites and pool villas, whose chic dark wood paneling contrasts with bold pops of lime and fuchsia, immerse guests in Balinese opulence.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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