OPULENCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

opulence

noun

ˈä-pyə-lən(t)s

Definition of opulence

as in wealth

the total of one's money and property in some parts of the city nearly unimaginable opulence can be found side by side with nearly unthinkable poverty

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Recent Examples of opulence For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 The character of the past meets the opulence of modern luxury thanks to the hotel’s five-star amenities. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Luxury hospitality is evolving from tangible opulence to emotional transformation, according to Esin Güral Argat, founder of JOALI and JOALI BEING resorts in the Maldives. — Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Those who are willing and able to splurge on the full-size G90 get a near-unparalleled degree of opulence via its rear seat. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opulence

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Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Japan’s royal succession depends on a archaic and highly contested law, despite a wealth of women who would be eligible to rule under different circumstances.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

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Taiwanese households have a much larger financial cushion than their Korean counterparts, with net financial assets totaling five times GDP, compared to just one times GDP in Korea.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Summary Credit bidding allows judgment creditors to acquire debtor assets at judicial sales by bidding a portion of their outstanding judgment, rather than cash.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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