1
as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of opulent
But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
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Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Dinner is served in the opulent Oak Room Restaurant, and like the curtains, the menu skews towards rich, heavy and conventionally British.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
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Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Napoleonic tailoring is reworked through a modern lens, and ruffled necklines and opulent bows overtake more demure details.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Dinner is served in the opulent Oak Room Restaurant, and like the curtains, the menu skews towards rich, heavy and conventionally British.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
Adjective
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The Season’s characters, entertaining in their obnoxiously wealthy and drama-prone ways but not exactly dimensional, simply aren’t built for close scrutiny.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Targets included wealthy people and politicians, Proper told investigators, according to a criminal complaint.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Those were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, tying and passing Oliver Giroud for the most in the country's rich history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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My room had a four-poster bed, a cast-iron stove and a luxuriant bathroom with a set of two freestanding baths and a large farmhouse sink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Unanimously approved Tuesday, the ban is the latest measure taken in the past two years to curb what’s become a growing safety issue in the affluent East Bay town of about 43,000 residents.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Safety net hospitals also have fewer resources than more affluent hospitals to deal with denials from Medicaid managed care organizations, which occur when health insurers and other organizations that administer Medicaid benefits for the state deny payment for certain claims.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Even those spending six figures annually (as opposed to monthly) on rent have more access than ever to ultra-luxury residences.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The off-market transaction underscores a broader reality of today’s ultra-luxury market, where control of land increasingly outweighs the ambition of what might be built upon it.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
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Center City was silent except for drug dealers in deluxe cars driving round at night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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The pop star, 30, and actor, 36, tied the knot at an intimate civil wedding in London on May 31 before having a second, more lavish and picturesque wedding on a Sicilian island on June 6.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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