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rich people
wealthy people
super-wealthy people
high-income people
lucky people
elite people
rich foods
fat foods
dense foods
heavy foods
high-calorie foods
high-nutrient foods
rich variety
diverse variety
great variety
extensive variety
amazing variety
wide variety
rich history
vibrant history
immense history
strong history
proud history
extensive history
rich land
lush land

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How is the word rich distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of rich are affluent, opulent, and wealthy. While all these words mean "having goods, property, and money in abundance," rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.

became rich through shrewd investing

When would affluent be a good substitute for rich?

The words affluent and rich can be used in similar contexts, but affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.

an affluent society

When might opulent be a better fit than rich?

The words opulent and rich are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.

an opulent mansion

When can wealthy be used instead of rich?

The meanings of wealthy and rich largely overlap; however, wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.

wealthy landowners

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rich Non-physician educational experiences differ widely by program, geography and clinical focus, leading to a workforce rich in potential but fragmented in preparation. Jesse Corn, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 The texture of the shampoo was rich, coated the hair well, and imparted a like-new shine — thanks to the product’s rich ingredients of coconut oil, silk proteins, shea butter, and neem oil. Kayla Blanton, People.com, 5 June 2025 The result is a breathable, anti-static, antimicrobial textile that remains rich in tone. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025 This under-the-radar destination is rich in old world charm, including rolling hills, independent shops, small vineyards, and country inns. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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  • While the tax may be imagined for wealthy folks like Swift, Rhode Island natives could also be impacted by the tax, Stephen MacGillivray, a Pierce Atwood partner, told USA TODAY.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • What would be the real result of a new millionaire tax in New York City? Billionaire Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, suggests the answer is that wealthy taxpayers will flee.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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  • Noisy fireworks, intense heat, fatty foods and crowded yards make Independence Day a high-risk holiday for our four-legged friends.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 24 June 2025
  • Fish, however, is a staple, especially fatty fish such as sardines.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
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  • The Desktop Specialist is a fast entry point; the Data Analyst certification builds on it with more robust tools for visual analytics.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The original film was very light in the production sound (i.e., foley effects); this is pretty robust.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 25 June 2025
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  • Between the draft and July 1 is fertile ground for those of you who enjoy seeing movement around the league.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • Demographics of Los Angeles show its a fertile ground for anti-ICE protests Palpable fear and pain On the same day Hernandez shared his grief with USA TODAY, 700 U.S. Marines arrived in Los Angeles.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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  • Parents in an affluent suburb, both with teenage daughters, their lives are upended when Carmack’s Tom Truby shows up at Ali’s doorstep.
    Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
  • Events like these will attract an affluent international audience seeking more than just the two hours of entertainment that a regular day out at the soccer provides.
    David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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  • Each spritz instantly minimizes the look of greasy hair while its oil-absorbing formula leaves hair feeling just washed clean.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
  • Stonestreet looks like a science teacher from a bad high school movie — nerdy glasses, greasy hair, striped pullover.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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  • With collaborations like Pink Cookies with THC Design and Skywalker with Rove, plus a party-heavy marketing style, Presidential keeps its image loud, proud and potent. 6.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The ending serves as a handy reminder that the zombie movie, more than perhaps any other strain of horror cinema, can be a potent conductor of allegory, metaphor, and polemic.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
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  • Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
  • However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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