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
According to Talk magazine, Morris was primarily raised in New York, where she was surrounded by opulence.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
It is set in a world of dazzling opulence, caught by the mansion of the Price family, whose patriarch, Sebastian Price has built up Legacy Investments into a billionaire behemoth.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
But her affinity for luxury and opulence that villainized her in the public eye also cemented her legacy as a historical style icon.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The experience is opulence done right, paired with a rather enjoyable menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
It is set in a world of dazzling opulence, caught by the mansion of the Price family, whose patriarch, Sebastian Price has built up Legacy Investments into a billionaire behemoth.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
But her affinity for luxury and opulence that villainized her in the public eye also cemented her legacy as a historical style icon.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The experience is opulence done right, paired with a rather enjoyable menu.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
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The whole setup is an ideal literary playground for Lockhart, who weaves wealth, intrigue, and the power of teen emotions into an immersive and atmospheric narrative.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Small nuggets of gold had been hammered into round disks and sewn onto King Tut’s clothes to enable him to carry some of his wealth into the afterlife.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Aramco agreed to acquire a minority stake in HUMAIN, and will contribute its AI assets, capabilities, and talent to the new firm.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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