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
Lopez appeared to have hit his stride—the gown epitomized the unconventional opulence of his design language.
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
For many today, Antoinette is remembered for her opulence and subsequent detachment from the strife of the French people during a time of immense poverty.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The joint is a masterclass in moody opulence with equal parts speakeasy, sanctuary and cinematic seduction.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Tradition and opulence deftly swirl within its sumptuous interior—replete with crystal chandeliers, statuary, antiques and marble galore.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
For many today, Antoinette is remembered for her opulence and subsequent detachment from the strife of the French people during a time of immense poverty.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
The joint is a masterclass in moody opulence with equal parts speakeasy, sanctuary and cinematic seduction.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Tradition and opulence deftly swirl within its sumptuous interior—replete with crystal chandeliers, statuary, antiques and marble galore.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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But right now, like wealth and health, IQ remains a node in the uncontrolled matrix of human development, causing some things and being caused by others, as genes and environment interact in the background.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the Tigers probably aren’t the team to give him the cash, thanks to Colt Keith and their wealth of infield prospects nearing the majors.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Now is also the natural point to move away from Aston Villa assets, with their appealing run of opening games coming to an abrupt end.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But in December 2024, Ayala’s wife of nearly 30 years filed for divorce, and an initially amicable split turned sour amid a spate of legal disputes over his many businesses and assets, including his past catalog negotiations.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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