the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people
policies to benefit the wealthy

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The lack of snow wears down the wealthy guests, while the hotel tries to give them the illusion of a perfect festive season. Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025 Recent University of Michigan graduate and Chicago native Lenin Izquierdo stars as Angel Cruz, a 30-year-old Puerto Rican man charged with the murder of Reverend Kim, the wealthy leader of a cult-like religious movement who claims to be the son of God. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 In season two, the wealthy upper class of New York traveled to Newport, which sits on Aquidneck Island, for summer leisure—a customary escape from daily life for those who could afford the time and space away from work and their primary urban homes. Evan Nicole Brown, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025 The president has attempted to distance himself from Epstein’s dealings, denying visiting the financier’s office and the friendship outlined in his letter to the wealthy businessman. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for the wealthy

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“The wealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wealthy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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