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
The wealthiest suburbs of America's biggest cities New York’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, a name long linked to affluence.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
What Happens Next Analysts anticipate continued scrutiny and interest in suburban affluence, particularly as housing markets, migration trends and regional economies evolve.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Prices on the entry-level models have dropped significantly, to the point where robot vacuums are now an accessible household tool instead of a statement of bougie affluence or a potential cat car.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Though the steel mills have been charitable, Willard said, the county's dichotomy of affluence and poverty reminds her of visiting another country on vacation.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 12 July 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
What Happens Next Analysts anticipate continued scrutiny and interest in suburban affluence, particularly as housing markets, migration trends and regional economies evolve.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Prices on the entry-level models have dropped significantly, to the point where robot vacuums are now an accessible household tool instead of a statement of bougie affluence or a potential cat car.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Though the steel mills have been charitable, Willard said, the county's dichotomy of affluence and poverty reminds her of visiting another country on vacation.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
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The rainy season brings an influx of plankton, which draws the Manta Rays to feed in Hanifaru Bay.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of Gaza, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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