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
For pure ‘80s opulence, the Dynasty suite has a lucite and glass coffee table and a Maralunga sofa by Italian architect Vico Magistretti, freshly recovered in leather.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams For a blend of privacy, opulence and wellness, Five-Star Nüwa Manila at City of Dream’s Presidential Villa delivers a comprehensive and personal experience.
—Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Olivier Rousteing has always brought opulence and a whole lot of Black excellence to the fashion world.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 May 2025
The hotel takes its setting seriously, using the opulence and charming character of the district as inspiration for its design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams For a blend of privacy, opulence and wellness, Five-Star Nüwa Manila at City of Dream’s Presidential Villa delivers a comprehensive and personal experience.
—Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Olivier Rousteing has always brought opulence and a whole lot of Black excellence to the fashion world.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 May 2025
The hotel takes its setting seriously, using the opulence and charming character of the district as inspiration for its design.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
Noun
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Estimates suggest that over $124 trillion is poised to change hands as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to the next generation.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are also examples of how profit—and the influence and wealth that come with it—can be leveraged to improve not just a company or an industry, but the entire world.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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