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 Royal Mansion, spanning the top floor, offers the ultimate in opulence with its own infinity pool and dedicated team of butlers.
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Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
For a more theatrical approach, Sullivan suggests adding a touch of opulence to set the tone.
—Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
To be officially unveiled with a lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 in the presence of city officials and brand representatives, Dior Parfums’ 14-meter-high tree will draw inspiration from the opulence of the Palace of Versailles and be covered with more than 1,900 decorations.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
For local restaurants, caviar can add a dose of opulence to their menus, with plenty offering full caviar service in addition to dishes topped with the shiny jewel-like delicacy, such as a lobster roll at Found Oyster and fried chicken at Anajak Thai.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
For a more theatrical approach, Sullivan suggests adding a touch of opulence to set the tone.
—Mya Gelber, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
To be officially unveiled with a lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 in the presence of city officials and brand representatives, Dior Parfums’ 14-meter-high tree will draw inspiration from the opulence of the Palace of Versailles and be covered with more than 1,900 decorations.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Opulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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