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Noun
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The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, desperate to connect with the grandeur of antiquity and left bitterly disappointed by his visit to Rome, eventually arrived in this once-vibrant center of the extended Greek empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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In Jesus Christ, this humanity in its grandeur becomes the Way, the Truth and the Life, opening the path for each of us to grow toward fullness.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even leased to staff, rather than as displays of opulence.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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After extensive renovations between 2015 and 2019, the property was transformed into a vision of old-world opulence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The color combination feels subtle and soft but also brings depth and richness thanks to the layering of neutral tones.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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In fact, a good steak often needs little more than salt to enhance its natural richness.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Each of the Maisons is represented via artifacts that tell their unique stories of sumptuousness and cultural dialogue that helped shape diplomacy, identity, and popular culture.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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Championing not just human magnificence but human imperfection is a radical turn.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Adjective — shining brilliantly; full of splendor and magnificence.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There’s an understated lavishness; no celebrity interior designers have been let loose and rooms have a lustrous palette of pinks, yellows and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Of course, Carly’s kitsch far outdid her neighbors’ in its oddness, luridness, lavishness.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?—
Sebastian Smee,
Washington Post,
5 Dec. 2023
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The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2022
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Spacious rooms and suites are among some of the largest in the city and reflect the elegance, refinement, and comfort long associated with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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“Ornateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornateness. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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