opulence
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When she was around 18 years old, records show she sailed with her enslavers to the Netherlands, where in 1774–75 Dutch artist Jeremias Schultz painted her portrait with an opulence reserved only for high society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” boasts even more luxury and sparkling opulence than its predecessor.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
The object's massive size and opulence reflect the patron's stature.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 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
Their path through the castle took them from the opulence outside the throne room into gradually less grand areas.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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