the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people

policies to benefit the wealthy

Examples of the wealthy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They must be addressed in a hardheaded and balanced way, not as Mayor Johnson insists by simply hiking taxes on businesses and the wealthy. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The gourmet market attracted the wealthy, along with more budget-conscious shoppers looking for upscale food. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

In this sense, Mehring’s play is echoing Einstein’s critique of the wealthy German Jews who disdained their poorer Eastern cousins. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Now, Wong has been given a $1 million pay bump, with the wealthy city-state giving a big boost to ministers’ salaries for the first time in 15 years. — John Liu, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the wealthy

• unhealthy
• healthy
• stealthy