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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Brin and a cohort of the ultrawealthy including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and venture capitalists Vinod Khosla and John Doerr have plowed millions into supporting Matt Mahan, a Silicon Valley mayor, with a back-to-basics agenda and a penchant for taking on the state’s Democratic establishment.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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DeVos joins an eclectic mix of owners, including high-roller consortia, venture capitalists, entertainers, and celebrities.—
G.W. Allen,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump has vowed to spend his own money to pay for the ballroom, but the project has drawn criticism for its massive size.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Opponents of Johnson’s added into the budget an expectation that the city would earn $6 million from the technology, though Johnson’s administration argued the city could not responsibly count on the money.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haves. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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