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
Like designing a sports car, but for my face DITA uses price points ranging from 1,700 to 20,000+, the level of opulence is entirely up to the wearer.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From the first page, you’re plunged into a world of opulence, betrayal, and suspense.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
In the store, pure and rigorous lines and industrial minimalism are offset by material opulence and the brand’s feminine and sensual designs.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
As many of California’s wines continue to grow in opulence and power, the small AVA of Sta.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From the first page, you’re plunged into a world of opulence, betrayal, and suspense.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
In the store, pure and rigorous lines and industrial minimalism are offset by material opulence and the brand’s feminine and sensual designs.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
As many of California’s wines continue to grow in opulence and power, the small AVA of Sta.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.
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