six-figure
adjective
: in the hundreds of thousands : totaling 100,000 or more but less than one million
a six-figure income
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Once its current six-figure contract expires in early 2027, DeBaun plans to replace Salesforce's customer relationship management (CRM) platform with a more cost-efficient AI solution.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Outside of YouTube, Mama Bee worked in pharmaceuticals, and Papa Bee worked in market research, both netting six-figure salaries.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
That said, a six-figure investment in stocks, bonds or real estate may potentially be more lucrative, so don't rush into this decision either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The win marks the 10th six-figure jackpot at the casino in 2026.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Outside of YouTube, Mama Bee worked in pharmaceuticals, and Papa Bee worked in market research, both netting six-figure salaries.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
That said, a six-figure investment in stocks, bonds or real estate may potentially be more lucrative, so don't rush into this decision either.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The win marks the 10th six-figure jackpot at the casino in 2026.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Six-figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/six-figure. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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