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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
you would have to be quite rich to be able to afford a home in that neighborhood
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as in fatty
containing much seasoning, fat, or sugar
stay away from rich foods before you sing tonight
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as in robust
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
rich wines complemented the meal
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
rich farmland
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Recent Examples of rich
Apiri recently expanded with an adjacent wine-tasting and events space, Ferment Artisan Lab, where oenophiles can get to know the island’s limestone-rich elevations through a taste of some of the best local producers.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Musk, who has held the world’s richest person title since May 2024, lost his trillionaire status last week after Forbes removed $116 billion of Musk’s restricted Tesla stock from estimates of his net worth.
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Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As a result, each mask is meticulously designed to convey a distinctive visual language rich in personal and cultural significance.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
However, a recent analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center found the strategy isn't widely used by the nation's richest families.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Musk, who has held the world’s richest person title since May 2024, lost his trillionaire status last week after Forbes removed $116 billion of Musk’s restricted Tesla stock from estimates of his net worth.
—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As a result, each mask is meticulously designed to convey a distinctive visual language rich in personal and cultural significance.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
However, a recent analysis from the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center found the strategy isn't widely used by the nation's richest families.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for rich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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Now, even wealthy patients come because of the quality.
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Most people associate Chicago’s North Shore with suburban wealth, but the city’s wealthiest suburb sits to the west.
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Add lean protein like chicken or fish to your pasta instead of fattier meats.
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Only have fattier or leaner meat?
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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The country also offers robust infrastructure, with new projects such as the Hafeet Rail, enhanced digital connectivity, favorable tax policies, and a low crime rate.
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Some of the new recruits were Marxist-Leninist organizers who saw the DSA’s growing membership as fertile ground.
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That’s how fertile the soccer talent is in Brazil, a country that has won the World Cup a record five times.
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The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.
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Villalba had been staying in the apartment complex in El Chicó, an affluent neighborhood north of Bogotá, Colombia, since June 3, and she was scheduled to check out on June 21, reported local outlets El Tiempo and El País.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the outskirts of the capital, sending greasy black droplets raining down.
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The Rays took the lead in the fifth with another homer from their suddenly potent hitters.
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Estradiol is the most potent type and is commonly administered through a patch that gradually releases the hormone on the skin to help ease physical and mental symptoms of menopause.
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Yelena is turning into a pretty prolific MCU character, introduced in Black Widow, having a memorable cameo in Hawkeye, leading her Thunderbolts movie, this cameo in Spider-Man and the big role in Doomsday.
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Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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