opulence
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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
He warned it would paint an image of "opulence".
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
“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
In this way came into being Tenochtitlan, sole rival, in size and opulence, to Teotihuacan.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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