as in capitalists
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of haves
So for those attending the last shows, here’s the best packing list for the concert, with my save-the-days and wish-I-would-haves.
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Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Decide your must haves and your nice to haves.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Based on the video game from Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Besides that should-have, there were a couple could-haves.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Decide your must haves and your nice to haves.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Based on the video game from Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Besides that should-have, there were a couple could-haves.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haves
Noun
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Venture capitalists have invested at least $250 billion into AI startups since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another person from the United States, Ciandrea Bryne Davis, has also been charged for their role in transferring money via cryptocurrency as a part of the conspiracy, officials say.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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The operation involved multiple money laundering schemes, often involving cryptocurrencies.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haves. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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