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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Broad rivers formed by the gentle joining of their tributaries, too numerous to count.

— Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Together, the fish passages have opened up more than 60 miles of river and tributaries and roughly 2,400 acres of wetland habitat for migratory fish.

— Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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