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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The opulence of the Rococo style lends itself royally to events, parties, and weddings—and people are already embracing the trend.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
For a brand that’s little over a year old, to debut with such opulence is a statement and a half.
—Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
This extraordinary discovery underscores the importance of preserving such treasures, which include rare items that provide a glimpse into the opulence and culture of the past.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
For others, gawping at the sheer volume and opulence of Ertegun’s stuff is its own illicit thrill, like rifling through the bedroom drawers of a hostess at a dinner party.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
For a brand that’s little over a year old, to debut with such opulence is a statement and a half.
—Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
This extraordinary discovery underscores the importance of preserving such treasures, which include rare items that provide a glimpse into the opulence and culture of the past.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
For others, gawping at the sheer volume and opulence of Ertegun’s stuff is its own illicit thrill, like rifling through the bedroom drawers of a hostess at a dinner party.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for opulence
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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