AFFLUENTS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

affluents

noun

plural of affluent

as in tributaries

a stream that flows into a larger body of water the Nipigon and the St. Louis rivers are affluents of Lake Superior

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Recent Examples of affluents On that note, the ACRC survey reported that 52% of affluents were disappointed with the options presented by luxury brands. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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tributaries

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Both are tributaries of the Klamath River, where Chinook and coho salmon swim upstream to spawn.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
While low flows continue to persist in sections of the Colorado River, cold tributaries, deeper-water refuges in narrow canyon reaches, and larger pools provide cool refuges for fish.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

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