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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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2
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
Request that any cheesy or rich sauces be served on the side, rather than on your meal.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
The result is a marketplace where first-time and lower-income buyers, often reliant on financing, are outflanked by older, equity-rich, and wealthier competitors.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The AirPods Pro 2 have excellent noise cancellation capabilities and rich and balanced sound.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With its stunning natural beauty, rich historical significance, and undeniable small-town charm, Front Royal is a must-take Virginia getaway in every season.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
The result is a marketplace where first-time and lower-income buyers, often reliant on financing, are outflanked by older, equity-rich, and wealthier competitors.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
The AirPods Pro 2 have excellent noise cancellation capabilities and rich and balanced sound.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
With its stunning natural beauty, rich historical significance, and undeniable small-town charm, Front Royal is a must-take Virginia getaway in every season.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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The scandal exposed how some wealthy families cheated and bribed to secure spots for their children at elite universities, sparking nationwide outrage over denied opportunities for more deserving students.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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In this creative director, Balenciaga’s parent company Kering has nabbed for itself a top couturier with a pent-up following of wealthy people who will freely spend.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both cancer and dense tissue appear white, while fatty tissue is dark and helps tumors stand out.—
Jennie Durant,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Researchers believe compounds in turmeric, seaweed, soy, and fatty fish (such as mackerel, salmon, and tuna) could have neuroprotective effects.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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The American Chemistry Council took issue with the report’s findings on low birth weight and liver issues, arguing that the evidence wasn’t as robust as the report claimed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Although the West has humanoid robotics players such as Boston Dynamics and Tesla, China occupies the industry’s vanguard thanks to its huge market, a mature industrial base of chips, sensors, and batteries, as well as robust state support.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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From October 8th through the 10th, the Moon shifts into Taurus, cooling the lava into fertile earth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fasano Sardegna, located 15 miles south from the Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, will replicate the character of JHSF’s existing developments and unique holistic approach to catering to the affluent lifestyle.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Initially, Alex Pou worked closely with a Coconut Grove youth-football team, known as the Redskins, whose players were often poached by affluent youth-football leagues from outside the area.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Predictably, the great migration has left its greasy fingerprints all over Versant’s balance sheet.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream delivers up to 120 hours of hydration in a lightweight texture that won’t feel heavy or greasy.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Theodore and Hanifin are a potent one-two punch.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The first of these is the 2002 Turbo (expected to sell for between $115,000 to $165,000), a potent two-door that helped BMW realize there was customer interest in higher-trim performance models.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The prolific and iconoclastic filmmaker — who was previously a successful French electronic musician and record producer — is known for his absurdist and quirky sense of humor, as well as his boldness that stands out in the French cinema landscape.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Driving that bet is OpenAI, whose CEO Sam Altman has proven to be a prolific dealmaker.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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