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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2
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
La Tête d’Or, Daniel Boulud’s opulent steakhouse, and Crane Club, Melissa Rodriguez’s modern steakhouse in the former Del Posto space, have made the list.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This opulent unisex scent made for both men and women marries lush oud with velvety rose—along with equally sumptuous honey and saffron—for a carnal love potion designed for those who aren’t afraid to stand out.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
This past October, at Art Basel Paris, the first year the fair was held in the opulent Grand Palais, Pace allegedly pulled out of the fair’s Public Project after their proposal was accepted.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Back in The Franklin, diners take their seats in the hotel’s intimate dining room, an opulent space designed by Anouska Hempel.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This opulent unisex scent made for both men and women marries lush oud with velvety rose—along with equally sumptuous honey and saffron—for a carnal love potion designed for those who aren’t afraid to stand out.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
This past October, at Art Basel Paris, the first year the fair was held in the opulent Grand Palais, Pace allegedly pulled out of the fair’s Public Project after their proposal was accepted.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Back in The Franklin, diners take their seats in the hotel’s intimate dining room, an opulent space designed by Anouska Hempel.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opulent
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He’s haunted by killing wealthy villain B.J. Vines (John Diehl) in Season 2, and the Ye’iitsoh has been plaguing him.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of its largest individual donors this election cycle is Chris Larsen, a wealthy tech investor who founded a large cryptocurrency company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Reviewers praise the smooth, luxurious feel of this comforter.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hotel Del Salto, originally a luxurious residence, became a hotel in 1928 to cater to the Colombian elite visiting Tequendama Falls.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lately, she's been in promotion mode for her project Eternal Sunshine, and fans just received even more to love from this era with the deluxe reissue Brighter Days Ahead.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In just over one year, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album Eternal Sunshine on March 8, 2024, then starred in the Oscar-winning movie musical Wicked that hit theaters in November, and has now returned with the Brighter Days Ahead deluxe reissue of that album on March 28.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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For all his Trump flattery and lavish gift-giving, Abe never scored Japan a pass in Trump 1.0 tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even more impressive than just its size is its beautiful, lavish marble decoration inside.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Opulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opulent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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