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
Ragusa’s paintings explore opulence, yet evoke a kind of existential angst, while Brown’s work reclaims the symbols that haunt our nightmares, turning fear into empowerment.
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles’ opulence — bankrolled by Mark Walter, the Guggenheim Group, an advantageous TV deal, and dominance of the Japanese market thanks to the team’s stars from the country — has led to a budget over $400 million once again.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Embrace her opulence without taking out a bank loan with these gemstone nails.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
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Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles’ opulence — bankrolled by Mark Walter, the Guggenheim Group, an advantageous TV deal, and dominance of the Japanese market thanks to the team’s stars from the country — has led to a budget over $400 million once again.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Embrace her opulence without taking out a bank loan with these gemstone nails.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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The pair are chaos agents who, in conferring the benefit of sudden wealth, lure the recipients into corruption.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The order can directly affect your tax bracket, the longevity of your portfolio, and how much of your wealth continues to grow tax-advantaged.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Holding assets tied to the economy of a single country also counts as concentration.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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