1
as in assets
the total of one's money and property
her wealth increased to the point where she could afford several luxurious homes
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
a wealth of advice from all quarters on how they should spend their lottery winnings
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3
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a wealth of documentation to support her thesis
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Recent Examples of wealth
That divide has grown especially raw lately, as the wealth gap widens and a populist backlash against billionaires has gathered force.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The setting is among the wealthiest on TV, and so much of the show is about the wealth.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, Semafor appointed Matthew Martin as Saudi Arabia bureau chief and global head of sovereign wealth fund coverage, joining Manal Albarakati in Saudi Arabia and Kelsey Warner in Abu Dhabi.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The further Taylor ventures into the Knox's world of unimaginable wealth and dark history, the more the mystery surrounding Vivian deepens.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The setting is among the wealthiest on TV, and so much of the show is about the wealth.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, Semafor appointed Matthew Martin as Saudi Arabia bureau chief and global head of sovereign wealth fund coverage, joining Manal Albarakati in Saudi Arabia and Kelsey Warner in Abu Dhabi.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The further Taylor ventures into the Knox's world of unimaginable wealth and dark history, the more the mystery surrounding Vivian deepens.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Holding assets tied to the economy of a single country also counts as concentration.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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This year, the unusually warm weather in March, plant abundance and a healthy amount of prey were early signals to rattlesnakes to begin their activity.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Jewish tradition, the Talmud makes numerous references to pickled vegetables, particularly turnips, which symbolize abundance and endurance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the war started, Rebin said that bombs would not deter him from driving to the capital once more to search for his son.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city manager in Raleigh, the capital and second-largest city in the state, made $323,978, according to the Raleigh News & Observer’s slightly older salary database, which is from 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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As this sweeping history points out, however, the greenback is only the latest in a centuries-long series of global currencies, including the Dutch guilder and the British pound sterling, whose statures have risen and fallen with the fortunes of their issuers.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s no time to waste in turning around the fortunes of the Premier League’s biggest underachievers.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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KitKat is asking for the public's help after thieves made off with 12 tons of the company's chocolate — prompting the launch of a new tracking tool to help locate the missing shipment.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the Civil War, transformed Northeastern cities into denser and denser wooden tinderboxes filled with tons of humans more than capable of accidentally generating sparks.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those inflated bills are eating into families’ budgets at a time when gas, grocery and housing costs are high and threatening to climb further, limiting many Americans’ ability to save money and build wealth.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The film adds a slew of new voice actors to the mix, like Brie Larson as Rosalina (sounding, perhaps, a little too much like Taylor-Joy’s Peach) and Donald Glover as Yoshi, a chaotic and enjoyable addition to the gang.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Deli Boys will return with its second season to Hulu on May 28, which will also feature a slew of new recurring and guest stars.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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