opulence
Example Sentences
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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
“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
President Donald Trump hosted a “Great Gatsby” themed party for Halloween, complete with tuxedos, flapper dresses, jazz covers and cocktails that evoked the opulence of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Roaring Twenties.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2025
The man loved the opulence of the ship, just as he loved Pullman Palace cars and giant fireplaces, but his foot problem tempered his enjoyment.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing opulence
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