Definition of opulencenext

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Recent Examples of opulence When in doubt, look to the hair colors that have oozed opulence and grandeur throughout the ages. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026 There is a distinction worth drawing between luxury and beauty, or more precisely between opulence and grace. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even leased to staff, rather than as displays of opulence. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 Weaving together an opulence of archival material and smart clip choices, Thompson and his editor Paul Van Dyck proceed chronologically through Lean’s professional and private life, starting with his childhood in the drab South London borough of Croyden with a strict Quaker family. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for opulence
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Noun
  • Dickens has said extending the life of the tax districts is necessary to help develop Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods and bridge the city’s massive wealth divide.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • NASASpaceflight has a wealth of cameras installed around SpaceX's Starbase test facility, and the company will share up-close views and live commentary for all preflight activities.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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