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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Weaving together an opulence of archival material and smart clip choices, Thompson and his editor Paul Van Dyck proceed chronologically through Lean’s professional and private life, starting with his childhood in the drab South London borough of Croyden with a strict Quaker family.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
In the guest rooms and suites, original architectural features complement modern furnishings and soft hues, offering a refined, contemporary interpretation of Spanish colonial opulence.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Even Miami in all its recent opulence hasn’t yet offered this kind of luxury and comfort for travelers.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
In the guest rooms and suites, original architectural features complement modern furnishings and soft hues, offering a refined, contemporary interpretation of Spanish colonial opulence.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Even Miami in all its recent opulence hasn’t yet offered this kind of luxury and comfort for travelers.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulence. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s
: great wealth
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