industrialists who had amassed riches of a magnitude that few had dreamed possible
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This timeless rags-to-riches romance movie captures hearts with its humor, passion and unforgettable fun.—Caitlin White, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 While the world knows much of Dolly’s rags-to-riches story, the musical delves into parts of Dolly’s life she’s kept private until now.—Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The challenge is to pay homage to the authentic pizza experience, as the siren song of expansion riches tugs at both Pepe’s and Sally’s.—Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025 Revealed by Deadline several months back, The Lady charts the rise and fall of former royal dresser Andrews, whose rags to riches fairytale fell apart when she was convicted of murder.—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riches
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Middle English, singular or plural, from richesse wealth, from Anglo-French richesce, from riche rich, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English rīce rich
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