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opulence

[op-yuh-luhns] / ˈɒp jə ləns /


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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

Born in Lombardy in May 1932, Valentino was known for his collections that displayed luxury, wealth and opulence as well as broad shoulder padding.

From BBC Jan. 19, 2026

That Rococo quartet, completed in 1755, is a survey in the soft opulence of the style, filled with idealized nature, rich fabrics and scenes of courtly romance.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

“I feel like we are paying for the opulence of the last decade,” said Turner, who also serves as president of the USC Staff Assembly, which advocates for employees.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

So here she was, on a day filled with the opulence of summer, about to braid her hair for the journey home.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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