1
as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
an opulent upper crust that liked to show off its possessions
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
an opulent mansion filled with priceless art and antiques
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Recent Examples of opulent
The Amazon founder and his new wife officially tied the knot on Friday to kick off their opulent $50 million, three-day wedding celebration, attracting outrage from both protesters and famous faces alike.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
In 2004, Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, then the country’s second richest person, sprang for an opulent six-day wedding celebration in Paris for his daughter Vanisha.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The recent Rococo revival, while looking to a more opulent and colorful era, has also seen ruching and ruffled details experiencing a renaissance.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 June 2025
The saloon’s internal-combustion engine may have been swapped out for an all-electric powertrain, but thanks to the shop’s attention to detail, the vehicle remains as opulent as ever.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
In 2004, Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, then the country’s second richest person, sprang for an opulent six-day wedding celebration in Paris for his daughter Vanisha.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The recent Rococo revival, while looking to a more opulent and colorful era, has also seen ruching and ruffled details experiencing a renaissance.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 June 2025
The saloon’s internal-combustion engine may have been swapped out for an all-electric powertrain, but thanks to the shop’s attention to detail, the vehicle remains as opulent as ever.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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Prices in the broader Dubai property market are rising as the city attracts wealthy residents and investors, while also incentivizing new home ownership with fee discounts and low mortgage rates.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Although wealthier residents may have the means to build predator-proof enclosures, others lack the financial or institutional support to do the same.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Investing in your body care routine can transform your daily regimen into a luxurious ritual, especially with the skin-baring summer months ahead.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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As for Latin America, Sao Paulo and Mexico City experienced the steepest declines, falling out of favor among the affluent elite.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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The strategy angered many community groups and activists, who said TIF financing is supposed to be reserved for blighted communities, not affluent areas like Lincoln Park.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Peak wildflower season in the high alpine environment is likely about a month away, but wildflowers at lower elevations in the high country are popping amid luxuriant green meadows and aspen trees aglow with brilliant chartreuse leaves.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 June 2025
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These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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In April, Fontaines D.C. released a deluxe edition of the record with a few new tracks.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The deluxe edition of the singer-songwriter’s second studio album Kansas Anymore arrived earlier this year.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2025
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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My experience didn’t quite live up to Rich’s lavish praise, but I was indeed dazzled by Greenberg’s New York wit, which struck me as an acutely sensitive, off-angle version of George S. Kaufman’s Broadway brio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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