as in influx
a flowing or coming in
this affluence of new students is straining an already crowded school system
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Recent Examples of affluence
In a roundabout way, the country’s affluence might be contributing to its pessimism.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.
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Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
But Fred blindly believes in Nate’s affluence.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, and even cities that Mughal rulers commissioned reflect their ambition and affluence as much as their tastes and sensibilities.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.
—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
But Fred blindly believes in Nate’s affluence.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
The forts, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, and even cities that Mughal rulers commissioned reflect their ambition and affluence as much as their tastes and sensibilities.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
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An indigent defense commission in Michigan, which was formed by the legislature in 2013, has led to significant reforms and a substantial influx in state funding.
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In doctors’ offices, this digital influx of health information requires a new style of patient interaction, say South Florida physicians.
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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