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opulence

[op-yuh-luhns] / ˈɒp jə ləns /


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Isaiah Berlin called Alexander Herzen “a Russian Voltaire,” who astonished his 19th- century audiences with a “prodigal opulence of intellect.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” boasts even more luxury and sparkling opulence than its predecessor.

From Salon ● May 1, 2026

The object's massive size and opulence reflect the patron's stature.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

Roughly 90 percent of the UAE's population consists of foreigners and Dubai is its biggest city, with a carefully curated image for opulence and glamour.

From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026

In this way came into being Tenochtitlan, sole rival, in size and opulence, to Teotihuacan.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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