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
In Westerly, travelers can check into iconic hotels like the Ocean House, which gives everyone the A-list treatment and also has a private stretch of beach, a zen spa, and opulent bedrooms for all.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2025
This southeast Asian country, known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples, also boasts a vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, bustling cities and the famous floating markets.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Set in an opulent European mansion, an extravagant gala unfolds, filled with the elite of society.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Whimsical yet opulent, the shell-like structure is adorned with 550 Baby Cashmere blooms and foliage crafted from Loro Piana’s classic Only Double cashmere.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2025
This southeast Asian country, known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples, also boasts a vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, bustling cities and the famous floating markets.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Set in an opulent European mansion, an extravagant gala unfolds, filled with the elite of society.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Whimsical yet opulent, the shell-like structure is adorned with 550 Baby Cashmere blooms and foliage crafted from Loro Piana’s classic Only Double cashmere.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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This season is set at The White Lotus resort in Thailand, where a wealthy businessman, Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs), is visiting with his wife, Victoria (Parker Posey) and their grown children Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook) and Lochlan (Sam Nivola).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whaling was also one of the few industries where Black Americans, both free and formerly enslaved, could make money and become wealthy.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Known to design beautiful, luxurious structures on a massive, grand scale--Nobu, W Hotels, Union Square Cafe, to name a few--Rockwell Group created a space for Metropolis that is undeniably a theatrical statement.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.—
Stephanie Elam,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lately, she's been in promotion mode for her project Eternal Sunshine, and fans just received even more to love from this era with the deluxe reissue Brighter Days Ahead.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In just over one year, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine on March 8, 2024, then starred in the Oscar-winning movie musical Wicked that hit theaters in November, and has now returned with the Brighter Days Ahead deluxe reissue of that album on March 28.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a high-end spa and thriving dining scene, this lavish property is perfectly equipped to showcase the fascinating flora and fauna that calls Madagascar home, with some of the earth’s most iconic creatures making an appearance at the property each year.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In another piece, a lavish sautoir with a rope-like chain is adorned with a 17-carat pink tourmaline and a white opal of over 12 carats, and holds a dial made of fiery red ruby root — the raw base material to which rubies are attached.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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