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
Shop more of my travel must haves, below.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the use of ambient AI scribes becomes routine, some clinicians worry that the technology will widen the divide between health care haves and have-nots.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
The term, popularized by the economist Peter Atwater, refers to the growing split, starting in 2020, between haves and the have-nots.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Most studies define the middle class relative to the national median, which makes the dividing line between haves and have-nots rise automatically as the country gets richer.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The drama, which also stars the likes of Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
This is not a problem of haves versus have-nots.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Eleven total ports cover household plugs, car DC, the 30A RV output, a 48V/8A DC port for specialty gear, and USB, including 100W PD, so your essentials and nice-to-haves can run together.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the use of ambient AI scribes becomes routine, some clinicians worry that the technology will widen the divide between health care haves and have-nots.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
The term, popularized by the economist Peter Atwater, refers to the growing split, starting in 2020, between haves and the have-nots.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Most studies define the middle class relative to the national median, which makes the dividing line between haves and have-nots rise automatically as the country gets richer.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The drama, which also stars the likes of Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
—Peter White, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
This is not a problem of haves versus have-nots.
—Eric Snoey, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Eleven total ports cover household plugs, car DC, the 30A RV output, a 48V/8A DC port for specialty gear, and USB, including 100W PD, so your essentials and nice-to-haves can run together.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haves
Noun
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These are the ultimate capitalists, pecking ruggedly at the earth’s skin and turning its lifeblood into piles of cash.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Do not be afraid of the language of class warfare — the rich versus the poor, the oligarchs versus the citizens, the capitalists versus the proletariat.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nine of the top ten sets by brick count have been released in the last five years, and two of those are still to arrive, namely the LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a yet-to-be announced Lord of the Rings build (my money’s on Minas Tirith).—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the money inmates pay to buy snacks and other items in the commissary covers the cost, something called the inmate welfare account.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haves. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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