opulence

Example Sentences

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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

In the 1988 movie “Working Girl,” an assistant secretly stays at her absent boss’ apartment, ogles its opulence alongside her best friend and tries on a dress with a $6,000 price tag.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

They have been led by rulers who put their own opulence and comfort over the principles of the nation they served.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

With her one dared peek, Pinmei could see only an opulence of the golden silk dragon robes and black furs.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin