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opulence

[op-yuh-luhns] / ˈɒp yə ləns /


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Famous in the 17th century for her bold, sometimes disturbing paintings, she was largely forgotten when Baroque opulence went out of style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

“When I said goodbye to this job, to this life of opulence and glitter, images and adoration, the quest to be desired, I was saving my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

He warned it would paint an image of "opulence".

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The diamond-studded scythe and his rainbow of subordinates followed, looking around at the understated opulence of the mansion.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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