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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
you would have to be quite rich to be able to afford a home in that neighborhood
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as in fatty
containing much seasoning, fat, or sugar
stay away from rich foods before you sing tonight
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as in robust
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
rich wines complemented the meal
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
rich farmland
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Recent Examples of rich
Filled with marinated chicken in a rich, savory sauce, these dumplings come with a refreshing mint chutney for dipping.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Fiber-rich foods paired with protein and healthy fats can also support satiety.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The sun's rays dance across the rooftops of a city defined by its historic university and which has, without forgetting its rich past, embraced modernity.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
For the time being, many of the archipelago’s richest treasures are still buried.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Fiber-rich foods paired with protein and healthy fats can also support satiety.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The sun's rays dance across the rooftops of a city defined by its historic university and which has, without forgetting its rich past, embraced modernity.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
For the time being, many of the archipelago’s richest treasures are still buried.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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Its dual mission is to bridge the early-stage funding gap and guarantee global access, ensuring products aren’t confined to wealthy markets for decades but are introduced in low- and middle-income countries in parallel.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Critics have warned that such an imposition will spark capital flight as wealthy people decide to simply uproot, as Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have already started to do.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Specifically, fatty fish are rich in EPA and DHA, which are types of omega-3 fatty acids that help lower triglycerides (another type of fat in the blood), reduce inflammation, and support healthy heart rhythm, Routhenstein says.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ryan cuts the meat off the bone, slicing the leaner parts crosswise, then alternating to cutting lengthwise for the fattier end to create more homogenous bites.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Harry Maguire and his father, Alan, are having a robust debate after a Manchester United pre-season game against Everton about which of them was the better player.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are lazy ways to do this, and there are more robust ways to do so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seasonal ingredients powering the mercifully compact tasting menu are sourced from local farmers or foraged from the volcano’s fertile slopes (grapes, saffron, mushrooms).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Farming ran deep in Dee’s family, who had worked the fertile land of southeastern Michigan since 1831, raising dairy cattle and growing wheat, corn and soy.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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In general, rural areas have declining populations that are older and less affluent than urban areas — trends that aren’t likely to change in the near future, said Katherine Hempstead, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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The building itself dates from the mid-1800s, when the Beaufort Gardens terraces were first constructed for affluent London families.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Get your own bowl and enjoy all the greasy goodness for yourself.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The rhythm section is relentlessly greasy, calibrated on Jerry Cortez’s expert guitar work, while VW and drummer Pete Antunes are simultaneously loose and tight, the sweet spot for funk.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of the strongest counters to a potent pass rush is a steady run game.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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With Minnesota leading by four and 1 minute, 10 seconds to play, Edwards got lackadaisical in his off-ball defense while guarding Chicago’s most potent scorer, Coby White.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Neither player is a prolific shot-maker from long range, but Green’s dwindling speed advantage is further lessened when he is guarded by power forwards rather than centers on dribble handoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rob Reiner was a prolific director whose work included some of the most memorable and endlessly watchable movies of the 1980s and ’90s.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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