Definition of affluencenext
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 Israeli troops advanced to its outskirts and didn’t enter, but their strikes pummeled what had been an economic powerhouse of Shiite business affluence. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 The 2008 crisis was when people stopped believing in ever-rising progress and affluence. Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 In interviews, both candidates emphasized their ties to Colorado and — despite their business success and affluence as adults — more humble upbringings. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 And a team’s ability to secure corporate sponsorships depends partly on the city’s affluence and corporate business presence. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for affluence
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influx
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  • Even if Buc-ee’s fudge or brisket is the main attraction, the local restaurants can still profit from the influx.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Although this puts a little bit of the chaos on hold, there will now be a further influx of lawsuits filed in state court, who have been presenting different arguments in their filings.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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