opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s 
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in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty
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While other luxury brands focus on opulence, MAJENYE focuses on energy.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Forgoing opulence and drama, Stone’s floor-length dress featured a flowing silhouette and distinct gray lines tactfully exposing the seams of the garment.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Ranging from 1,900 to over 3,000 square feet, the two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences are defined by opulence.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Talk magazine, Morris was primarily raised in New York, where she was surrounded by opulence.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Forgoing opulence and drama, Stone’s floor-length dress featured a flowing silhouette and distinct gray lines tactfully exposing the seams of the garment.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Ranging from 1,900 to over 3,000 square feet, the two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences are defined by opulence.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Talk magazine, Morris was primarily raised in New York, where she was surrounded by opulence.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opulence
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opulence. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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opulence
noun
op·u·lence
ˈäp-yə-lən(t)s
: great wealth
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