as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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Recent Examples of opulence
Dining critic Rachel Bernhard curated this list of the city's most romantic restaurants, from cozy and casual to old-school opulence.
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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
Raffles Udaipur Udaipur has plenty of palatial stays, but the Raffles Udaipur captures the opulence of this historic kingdom, while giving guests an opportunity to fully unwind.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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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
Raffles Udaipur Udaipur has plenty of palatial stays, but the Raffles Udaipur captures the opulence of this historic kingdom, while giving guests an opportunity to fully unwind.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
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To some, that might seem like a lot, says Douglas Boneparth, president of wealth management firm Bone Fide Wealth.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are tech billionaires from California, drawn by Florida’s business-friendly climate and concerns over possible new wealth taxes in their home state.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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