OPULENCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

opulence

noun

ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s

Definition of opulence

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 Its interior is notable for its opulence, with a rear-seat experience that rivals the front for comfort and luxury. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Thankfully, since it was converted to a hotel in the early ’90s (and later taken over by the Kempinski luxury hotel group), anyone who takes a room here can now enjoy its breathtaking opulence. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026 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. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for opulence

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Its themes of power, wealth, consumerism and American identity remain as relevant as ever.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.

— Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

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