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
Francis wanted his burial ritual simplified, with less opulence, in keeping with his view that the church should serve the poor.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
The Sirens team turned their eyes (and lenses) southwest, landing upon another gorgeous spot on the Atlantic shoreline that exuded the combination of natural beauty and moneyed opulence favored by the old-money dynasties of the East Coast.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Nowhere on the official site is there mention of the 155 enslaved people whose labor made this level of opulence possible.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 29 May 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
The Sirens team turned their eyes (and lenses) southwest, landing upon another gorgeous spot on the Atlantic shoreline that exuded the combination of natural beauty and moneyed opulence favored by the old-money dynasties of the East Coast.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Nowhere on the official site is there mention of the 155 enslaved people whose labor made this level of opulence possible.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for opulence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Among married couples in the top 1 percent by wealth or income, 70 percent prioritized men’s careers and had a gender-traditional division of labor.—
Joan C. Williams
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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As Managing Director at Euclid Harding, Brian Lasher works at the intersection of family, wealth and enterprise.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes.com,
13 June 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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