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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
Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl.
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
During a study session this week, council members heard a new resolution stating the city’s intent to keep ownership of the Vaile Mansion and Bingham-Waggoner Estate, two opulent homes built in the 1800s in downtown Independence.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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.
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Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
During a study session this week, council members heard a new resolution stating the city’s intent to keep ownership of the Vaile Mansion and Bingham-Waggoner Estate, two opulent homes built in the 1800s in downtown Independence.
—
Ilana Arougheti
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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Now, even wealthy patients come because of the quality.
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Most people associate Chicago’s North Shore with suburban wealth, but the city’s wealthiest suburb sits to the west.
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Performance factors purposefully into the mix using soft, durable outdoor marine fabrics from Loro Piana, luxurious marine-grade leathers from Moore & Giles, sculptural plumbing fixtures from Dornbracht, and architectural hardware from Joseph Giles.
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Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
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The outdoor shower was lined by a wall of luxuriant birds of paradise plants.
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The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.
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Villalba had been staying in the apartment complex in El Chicó, an affluent neighborhood north of Bogotá, Colombia, since June 3, and she was scheduled to check out on June 21, reported local outlets El Tiempo and El País.
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The Residences at Six Fisher Island, an ultra-luxury condo building, and The Mansions at Fisher Island, a series of single-family homes, are under construction now.
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The findings come at a time when the ultra-luxury market is operating more and more by its own rules.
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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.
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Center City was silent except for drug dealers in deluxe cars driving round at night.
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni after revelations of luxury travel, new properties and lavish spending that exceed his modest official salary.
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Other items in the store run from the inexpensive — like $5 collectible stickers and magnets — to the more lavish, such as official FIFA soccer balls for $200 and miniature replicas of the World Cup trophy for $250.
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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