the wealthy

noun

: wealthy people

policies to benefit the wealthy

Examples of the wealthy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With each year, more money and power consolidate into the hands of the wealthy few who then spend big to block any meaningful change. — Cameron Driggers, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

The money also lets Pritzker make inroads in conservative territory where the wealthy Chicagoan might not fare well stumping alongside candidates. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor’s reputation has been tarnished by his relationship with Epstein ever since 2008, when the wealthy American financier pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Connecticut Voices has urged lawmakers for years to raise taxes on the wealthy to preserve services and finance tax cuts for low- and middle-income households. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the wealthy

• unhealthy
• healthy
• stealthy