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
Olivier Rousteing, creative director, Balmain Creative director of Balmain since 2011, Rousteing has revitalized the house with his bold, opulent designs, blending modern glamour with winks to the legacy of founder Pierre Balmain.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The plot begins with Magritte invited to participate in a private art exhibition at an opulent English estate owned by the flamboyant Lord James, an event that actually happened.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, the opulent estate boasted a 3,000-square-foot ballroom with hardwood floors and an arched ceiling, a library, a billiard room and twin columned sunporches, along with 14-foot ceilings throughout the first two levels.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Lexus' full-size hybrid SUV manages to provide an opulent driver and passenger experience while still boasting the off-road capability that many large Toyota and Lexus SUVs have become known for in the past few decades.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
The plot begins with Magritte invited to participate in a private art exhibition at an opulent English estate owned by the flamboyant Lord James, an event that actually happened.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Inside, the opulent estate boasted a 3,000-square-foot ballroom with hardwood floors and an arched ceiling, a library, a billiard room and twin columned sunporches, along with 14-foot ceilings throughout the first two levels.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Lexus' full-size hybrid SUV manages to provide an opulent driver and passenger experience while still boasting the off-road capability that many large Toyota and Lexus SUVs have become known for in the past few decades.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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Dubai alone attracts more ultra-wealthy migrants year after year than any country on the planet.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The signature effort in this push is the Nigerian refinery project, built by Aliko Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, Takekoshi has developed an even more elevated iteration of Wolford’s iconic product, here crafted for the first time from luxurious merino wool which comes with a lightweight and soft touch.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Key Takeaways Chia seed pudding is rich in fiber and omega-3s, which support satiety, digestion, and heart health.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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With only 22 residences, this ultra-luxury property is intimate in scale.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, a Chenequa house on the opposite side of the lake sold for $15 million as part of a post-pandemic ultra-luxury home boom in Wisconsin.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Retirement is being quietly replaced by a new rhythm among affluent Americans, who are opting to take several mini retirements throughout their careers.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sources say Kelce and the Love Story singer spent part of this summer touring at least two lavish estates in Northeast Ohio’s affluent Eastside suburbs, possibly marking their first joint real estate purchase outside Kelce’s Kansas City base.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The summer of 2025 was essentially a deluxe version of 2022.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the drinks flow during a gathering of faculty and PhD students at their deluxe digs, Alma’s doting husband Frederick (Michael Stuhlbarg), another shrink, teasingly asks what happens if one of them gets tenure and the other doesn’t.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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The company also struck a distribution deal last year for its screenplay books, lavish tomes immortalizing A24’s most successful scripts, which are now available in bookstores around the world.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The reveal came courtesy of renowned car dealer Landlord Jack, who showcased the vehicle and Kash Doll’s lavish gesture in a video shared online.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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