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
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.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Shoppers will buy the must haves for their kids, but the ‘nice-to-haves’ for themselves?
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s been a year of haves and have-nots for the industrials, with companies heavily tied to data center construction, electrification, power generation, and aerospace largely outperforming the rest of the sector.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
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
Shoppers will buy the must haves for their kids, but the ‘nice-to-haves’ for themselves?
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
These aren't nice-to-haves anymore.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s been a year of haves and have-nots for the industrials, with companies heavily tied to data center construction, electrification, power generation, and aerospace largely outperforming the rest of the sector.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haves
Noun
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And, as opposed to Bankman-Fried and countless other crypto founders, Yan and his team decided to eschew raising money from venture capitalists.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Four entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in their 40s and 50s offer commentary on the day’s tech news, markets, and—increasingly—politics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta said the money also supports child welfare and foster services, housing stability, job training, food assistance and services for seniors and people with disabilities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Haves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haves. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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