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
Weaving together an opulence of archival material and smart clip choices, Thompson and his editor Paul Van Dyck proceed chronologically through Lean’s professional and private life, starting with his childhood in the drab South London borough of Croyden with a strict Quaker family.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
In the guest rooms and suites, original architectural features complement modern furnishings and soft hues, offering a refined, contemporary interpretation of Spanish colonial opulence.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Even Miami in all its recent opulence hasn’t yet offered this kind of luxury and comfort for travelers.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
In the guest rooms and suites, original architectural features complement modern furnishings and soft hues, offering a refined, contemporary interpretation of Spanish colonial opulence.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Even Miami in all its recent opulence hasn’t yet offered this kind of luxury and comfort for travelers.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulence
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Personal financial advisers These professionals help clients build and manage wealth and plan for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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You might not have been affected by this round of layoffs, but the harms of extreme wealth concentration are coming for all of us.—
Alex Lee,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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So far, Lan has paid back about $455,000, and the Ho Chi Minh City Judgment Enforcement Agency is still actively processing assets related to Lan for damage compensation, Nguyen told CNN.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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