as in affluent
having goods, property, or money in abundance
a wealthy man who likes to collect antique cars
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Recent Examples of wealthy
Mamdani was able to capture these voters, along with wealthy, secure New Yorkers who believed that a young, dynamic figure with lofty ideas and few details, was better than any of the establishment candidates.
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Sara Forman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
The bank's palatial white and gold buildings are found mostly in affluent areas on Indianapolis' north side, including one branch in Meridian-Kessler, or in wealthy Hamilton County suburbs.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Ironically, the staff’s interpretation would in fact confer a significant and inappropriate advantage to wealthy, incumbent candidates for state Senate.
—Don Harmon, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
With Tesla’s German sales no longer able to help sustain its Berlin plant, the company may be funnelling a large quantity of its production to a Turkish market not statistically wealthy enough to afford such large quantities of EVs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 8 July 2025
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Sara Forman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
The bank's palatial white and gold buildings are found mostly in affluent areas on Indianapolis' north side, including one branch in Meridian-Kessler, or in wealthy Hamilton County suburbs.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
Ironically, the staff’s interpretation would in fact confer a significant and inappropriate advantage to wealthy, incumbent candidates for state Senate.
—Don Harmon, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
With Tesla’s German sales no longer able to help sustain its Berlin plant, the company may be funnelling a large quantity of its production to a Turkish market not statistically wealthy enough to afford such large quantities of EVs.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealthy
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Trunk Club revolutionized personal styling for affluent men through high-touch, personalized service—customers developed relationships with individual stylists who understood their preferences.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Premium beer, high-end wines, and RTD cocktails cater to affluent, health-conscious consumers who prioritize quality over quantity.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealthy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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