as in influx
a flowing or coming in
this affluence of new students is straining an already crowded school system
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Recent Examples of affluence
The audience for the business network is small in number but outsized in affluence and influence.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 May 2025
But aesthetically and tonally, whiffs of affluence are in reach for those who want a taste.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Turner came from modest circumstances, but saw fame early; Constable grew up in affluence, with recognition arriving more slowly.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Oakland’s District 2 spans diverse communities that vary in affluence and ethnic makeup, from Chinatown and Jack London Square to areas east and south of Lake Merritt, such as Cleveland Heights, Lakeshore, the Peralta area and the San Antonio neighborhood.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 May 2025
But aesthetically and tonally, whiffs of affluence are in reach for those who want a taste.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Turner came from modest circumstances, but saw fame early; Constable grew up in affluence, with recognition arriving more slowly.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Oakland’s District 2 spans diverse communities that vary in affluence and ethnic makeup, from Chinatown and Jack London Square to areas east and south of Lake Merritt, such as Cleveland Heights, Lakeshore, the Peralta area and the San Antonio neighborhood.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
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Expect a breakthrough in your personal projects or an influx of ideas that inspire you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Prepare for an influx of activity!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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