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
Luxury, then, becomes less about opulence and more about intentionality.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
And the opulence doesn’t stop there: Keep an eye out for handblown glass lamps and Ginori vases from the 1930s, and take a moment to appreciate the colorful Brocatelle, red jasper, and Carrara marbles that line the surfaces of each of the hotel’s 110 rooms and suites.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
On the way to the Fordyce’s second floor, the erstwhile opulence along Bathhouse Row becomes evident.
—Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
The opulence of the Gilded Age greets you at the door.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
And the opulence doesn’t stop there: Keep an eye out for handblown glass lamps and Ginori vases from the 1930s, and take a moment to appreciate the colorful Brocatelle, red jasper, and Carrara marbles that line the surfaces of each of the hotel’s 110 rooms and suites.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
On the way to the Fordyce’s second floor, the erstwhile opulence along Bathhouse Row becomes evident.
—Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
The opulence of the Gilded Age greets you at the door.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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That’s true even though there’s a wealth of papers finding that empowering employees willing to challenge the company line is better for results in the long run.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Back then, Iconiq was a wealth management firm for Silicon Valley’s elite and had not yet set up its venture arm.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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