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
Drawing on the opulence of the church’s iconography, the collection is a contemporary reimagining of the richness of its decoration.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Opera Aesthetic Your new favorite party decor aesthetic is all about luxury and opulence.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Towering trees gleam and sparkle with decorations from local art centers, and thousands of poinsettias, paperwhites, amaryllis and other flowers add to the opulence.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
One of my favorite details is the double front doors that add an extra touch of opulence.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Opera Aesthetic Your new favorite party decor aesthetic is all about luxury and opulence.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Towering trees gleam and sparkle with decorations from local art centers, and thousands of poinsettias, paperwhites, amaryllis and other flowers add to the opulence.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
One of my favorite details is the double front doors that add an extra touch of opulence.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opulence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Both nations boast vast petroleum reserves and extensive mineral wealth, long positioning themselves as anti-imperialist adversaries of the US.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although the divorce left Cher with limited immediate wealth, the royalty agreement proved to be valuable in the long-term, reportedly earning her tens of millions of dollars paid out gradually over decades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Universities and military assets were emphasized in Indiana’s application.—
Niki Kelly,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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