as in expensively
in a luxurious manner
an opulently furnished palace
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulently
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Perhaps China’s aggressive state spending, open-source AI coding, and interest in ordinary use cases for the technology will ultimately give the country an edge over American firms that are expensively chasing revolutionary applications for a more theoretical product.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026 -
New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The brand makes outerwear that’s luxuriously stylish, but practical, too.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fabric is high-quality, luxuriously soft to the touch, and, mercifully, resistant to staining.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chon’s debut feature previewed his talents as a filmmaker offering up richly cinematic and character-driven explorations of the Asian American experience.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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The primary suite boasts its own fireplace, a secluded patio and a bathroom richly appointed with onyx.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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In November, the content creator, who first established a tradition of dressing extravagantly for her relatives' holiday parties in 2021, pulled up to her family function in a look inspired by a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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Some journalists dress extravagantly, a longstanding tradition at this news conference, hoping to stand out in the packed hall and catch the president’s eye for a chance to ask a question.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC news,
19 Dec. 2025
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From their 100% mulberry silk pillowcases to Supima cotton duvet covers, staying wrapped up in the incredibly cozy and sumptuously smooth layers will feel like the perfect retreat from freezing outdoor temps.—
Brittany Loggins,
Architectural Digest,
28 Nov. 2025
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Around this time, Gaudí was overseeing the building of the Casa Milà, a sumptuously curvaceous apartment building in Barcelona.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Democrats writ large got a massive shot in the arm Tuesday night with key victories in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City that President Trump even acknowledged Wednesday morning.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s probably because the shoes come up large and were slightly too wide in our regular size.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2025
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Moments before, King was pictured adoringly looking at his daughter Yolanda as Martin III sat comfortably in Coretta's arms.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Petro sat in a favorite leather armchair, dressed comfortably in sneakers, slacks, and a white cardigan; a female assistant was combing his hair.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Walmart — Walmart shares gained 3% to an all-time intraday high, after Nasdaq said the retail giant will be added to the Nasaq-100 index later this month.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Opulently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulently. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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