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
Charging for parking moves us toward a system of haves and have-nots, where access to public spaces depends on your ability to pay.
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Mandy Havlik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
But in this clash of haves and have-nots, are Josh and Lindsay really among the privileged?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The best strategy is often a focused plan, managed efficiently, with a clear line between high-return improvements and nice-to-haves.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Scroll on to shop these bug-blasting must haves and more!
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Make a list of haves and have-nots.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Research from the Federal Reserve has found America’s haves and have-nots have rarely been this far apart.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The financial gap between the NCAA’s haves and have-nots is growing wider every year, and new player pay/mobility have further allowed schools like Alabama to flex their advantages.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Mandy Havlik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
But in this clash of haves and have-nots, are Josh and Lindsay really among the privileged?
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The best strategy is often a focused plan, managed efficiently, with a clear line between high-return improvements and nice-to-haves.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
While that could boost earnings, Levi could face weaker sales in the coming months as consumers digest higher gas prices and consider pulling back on nice-to-haves like new clothes.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Scroll on to shop these bug-blasting must haves and more!
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Make a list of haves and have-nots.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Research from the Federal Reserve has found America’s haves and have-nots have rarely been this far apart.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
The financial gap between the NCAA’s haves and have-nots is growing wider every year, and new player pay/mobility have further allowed schools like Alabama to flex their advantages.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haves
Noun
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Since January, tech executives, venture capitalists and business leaders have donated roughly $93 million to a nonprofit called Building a Better California, according to data on the secretary of state’s website.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The venture capitalists with the most money and the highest tolerance for risk are already rewriting the rules for the public too.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The high-profile event raises money for the Met’s Costume Institute, and each year the dress code for the gala takes cues from the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Americans cannot afford, in lives or in money, more unrestrained, never-ending wars.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haves. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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