opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 
Examples of opulence in a Sentence
in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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This piece leans into the jewelry aspect of watch-making, exuding a sense of opulence perfect for a night out.
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John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Dining critic Rachel Bernhard curated this list of the city's most romantic restaurants, from cozy and casual to old-school opulence.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the main rule is not to overstate opulence—as the name implies, keep it discreet.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
For women, the Ona Avenue Alpine Boot and the Joan Frwd Cozy Lux add touches of femininity and opulence with ribbon laces and gold hardware.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
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John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Dining critic Rachel Bernhard curated this list of the city's most romantic restaurants, from cozy and casual to old-school opulence.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the main rule is not to overstate opulence—as the name implies, keep it discreet.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
For women, the Ona Avenue Alpine Boot and the Joan Frwd Cozy Lux add touches of femininity and opulence with ribbon laces and gold hardware.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for opulence
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulence. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s
: great wealth
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