How to Use opulent in a Sentence

opulent

adjective
  • La Liz was an opulent mess her whole life.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
  • But there’s more to it than just its opulent design.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The book is an opulent eyeful from artists who have been under the radar for too long.
    — Ann Landi, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2023
  • To find out more about the opulent saloon, check out the full story here.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Amid the opulent and gilded gowns, Clooney stood out.
    — Michel Mejía, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
  • For dining at its most opulent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • It’s often perceived as one of the less opulent cities.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2026
  • Its cars are, after all, very opulent, showy displays of wealth.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 1 Sep. 2020
  • Out of all of the Quince items in this list, this bedding set might be one of the most opulent.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • Out of all of the Quince items in this list, this bedding set might be one of the most opulent.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Check into one of the city’s most opulent hotels.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
  • So there has been a huge demand for occasion wear, things which are very dressy and opulent.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Taylor Swift may be swinging open the doors to an opulent era.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Its 21 guest rooms have opulent moldings and velvet swags above the beds.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Her opulent gold earrings and wrist cuff popped against the monochromatic 'fit.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The result is an opulent dining room with 90 cushy seats.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Bee said his trip to Wilmington was better than even the most opulent cruise.
    — CBS News, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Nothing is more opulent than slathering La Mer from head to toe.
    — Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 20 Nov. 2022
  • But many riders from far less opulent backgrounds have reached the pinnacle of the sport.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • English Regency style is all about opulent, all the things that sparkle and shine.
    — Sandra Duran, refinery29.com, 4 May 2023
  • Even the elevator of the five-star hotel was sleek and opulent.
    — Francesca Street, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The opulent booths hosting masterpieces take months to build and weeks to install.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Hill House boasts grand rooms and Baroque style, making for one opulent backdrop.
    — Nathan Smith, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Opt for slim capris, corseted bodysuits, jackets with opulent trim and chain belts to accent.
    — ABC News, 1 May 2026
  • Here, the opulent design is paired with a simple burgundy French tip.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This western side of the city is more opulent, while the east side, near the airport, and the south side, are less affluent.
    — Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Nestled away on the west part of the hotel, the suites provide an opulent private retreat.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2021
  • Get to know the historic Winter Park area on a cruise among lakes, canals, opulent homes, and wildlife.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Think refined, quiet luxury rather than opulent and over-the-top.
    — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The flowers juxtaposed with the thick, curb chain, are somehow timeless and opulent at the same time.
    — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2024

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