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
They were joined by jetlagged Europeans who looked legitimately awestruck by the sheer opulence of an American football stadium.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even leased to staff, rather than as displays of opulence.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The monarchy tends to treat royal residences as working assets, sometimes even leased to staff, rather than as displays of opulence.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.
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Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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