1
as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of opulent
Belmond's Britannic Explorer offers three-day journeys through Cornwall, the Lake District, and Wales aboard an opulent eight-carriage train.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The Hearst Castle segment features the opulent residence in several configurations.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
And like many of the opulent Four Seasons properties in Asia, the spa here is a major attraction.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Feig elaborated on his inspiration, revealing a serendipitous connection to the film's opulent Italian setting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The Hearst Castle segment features the opulent residence in several configurations.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
And like many of the opulent Four Seasons properties in Asia, the spa here is a major attraction.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Feig elaborated on his inspiration, revealing a serendipitous connection to the film's opulent Italian setting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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Going into Thursday, wealthy Switzerland and Norway were still uncertain about their tariff rates.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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That’s the selling proposition from Angela Davis, who, as president of Campbell Global in Portland, Oregon, oversees $10 billion on behalf of institutions and wealthy individuals.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Despite being booked and busy during her visit in Turkey, Lopez will get to enjoy the Regnum Carya’s most luxurious and relaxing accommodation, the Crown Villa, the property tells PEOPLE.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Joe Raedle/Getty Images The cabin will be preset to be at the customer's ideal temperature ahead of their meeting and the concierge will help connect phones to the vehicle to run Apple CarPlay. Dropping off the vehicle is designed to be as easy and luxurious as pickup.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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In France, a courtlier breed of tooth pullers began to cater to the affluent in the late seventeenth century.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Walk around the block in the colonial heartland of this affluent city-state and tourists are snapping away at famous 19th century hotel Raffles, while others make a beeline for the opulent Long Bar where the original Singapore Sling cocktail was concocted.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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For the 50th anniversary, the album will be celebrated with a deluxe edition, out Sept. 12.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has released the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up), featuring 11 new tracks that chronicle themes of grief, healing, young love and self-discovery.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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Working alongside one of the nation’s most lauded bird experts, this lavish residential community seeks to transform their North Village district into a haven for both migratory and resident species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Being a six-figure earner once felt like an exclusive club, with the promise of a lavish life—but now those making over $100,000 are feeling the pinch.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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