luxuriance

noun

Definition of luxuriancenext
as in grandeur

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Recent Examples of luxuriance But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance? — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023 The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022 Silken material ensured that this collection maintained a real sense of luxuriance throughout. — Thomas Adamson, ajc, 2 Oct. 2021 The first movement’s melodic luxuriance, the menuet’s delicacy and the finale’s theme-and-variations attested to the range of color and attack the CSO winds can conjure at the drop of a sixteenth note. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2020 The rest of the album, though, doesn’t shy away from the Weeknd’s shimmery mid-80s luxuriance. — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriance
  1. grandeur
  2. opulence
  3. magnificence
  4. richness
  5. sumptuousness
  6. lavishness
  7. splendor
  8. resplendence
Noun
  • That’s the sign of an overmatched team, and one that should be far, far away from any delusions of postseason grandeur.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And despite him picking out a sparkler grandeur in size, Ronaldo recalled that Rodríguez was more focused on the meaning behind his proposal than the rock attached to it.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of grandeur
Noun
  • There were also stars who leaned into opulence this week, too.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • The magnificence of the AI renaissance has blinded our society to its pernicious creep into the arts.
    — David Barber, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • So light, given the heft of the bundle, and flaky, and fragrant with the specific richness of lard.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Such speculations reflect the richness of possibilities that the new work opens up.
    — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • Each of the Maisons is represented via artifacts that tell their unique stories of sumptuousness and cultural dialogue that helped shape diplomacy, identity, and popular culture.
    — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • In the sumptuousness of the bibliophile’s parlor, studying Black history occasioned reverent, joyous gatherings.
    — Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of sumptuousness
Noun
  • Bezos and Sánchez Bezos received backlash for the event’s lavishness during global hardships.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.
    — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of lavishness
Noun
  • Snorkeling and Diving The Channel Islands’ natural splendor continues well below the surface of the Pacific.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Its storytelling economy is just as crafty, finding splendor with humble tools, and distills Parton’s whole persona into one perfect song.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of splendor
Noun
  • The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
  • All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Definition of resplendence

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“Luxuriance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriance. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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