1
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
That lineage continues with the release of the Nuit Rouge collection, a trio of smoldering extraits that channel Trudon’s DNA into rich and intoxicating compositions formulated to linger close to the skin.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Simple changes, such as incorporating snacks rich in fiber and other nutrients into your diet, can help lower your cholesterol and improve overall heart health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Diamond formation The study found the presence of both nickel-iron alloy and nickel-rich carbonate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Even with my wildly untrained palate, the wine floored me—round and rich, full of berries, cherries, maybe even chocolate.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Simple changes, such as incorporating snacks rich in fiber and other nutrients into your diet, can help lower your cholesterol and improve overall heart health.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Diamond formation The study found the presence of both nickel-iron alloy and nickel-rich carbonate.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Even with my wildly untrained palate, the wine floored me—round and rich, full of berries, cherries, maybe even chocolate.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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Dubai alone attracts more ultra-wealthy migrants year after year than any country on the planet.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The signature effort in this push is the Nigerian refinery project, built by Aliko Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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According to a press release on September 2, LanzaTech has been working with partners to develop a follow-up fermentation process to convert ethanol into fatty oils from which SAF can also be manufactured.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slightly thicker slices can work well for fattier, more tender cuts.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company’s commitment extends beyond compensation, with additional benefits such as tuition assistance, professional development programs, career mobility resources, and robust stock award programs.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The robust sauce clings to the pasta, creating a dish far greater than the sum of its parts.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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This film marries the two, as modern macro economics lead people to abandon fertile lands in search of work in urban cities, depleting the white storks’ natural food supply as farms become landfills.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
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And about 500 school districts across the country use a comprehensive curriculum called Rights, Respect, Responsibility, which covers menstruation, the fertile window, and how an embryo implants in a uterus.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
21 Sep. 2025
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Retirement is being quietly replaced by a new rhythm among affluent Americans, who are opting to take several mini retirements throughout their careers.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sources say Kelce and the Love Story singer spent part of this summer touring at least two lavish estates in Northeast Ohio’s affluent Eastside suburbs, possibly marking their first joint real estate purchase outside Kelce’s Kansas City base.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Big, cumbersome, and greasy, baking sheets can be a pain to clean and dry off.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Then, watch as your greasy roots—and the product itself—disappear.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ads prominently displayed on search engines are impersonating a wide range of online services in a bid to infect Macs with a potent credential stealer, security companies have warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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India’s struggle with the disease, experts say, is fueled by a potent combination of biology, poverty and systemic health care gaps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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This demonstrates how Title IX turned America’s federal school systems into the world’s most prolific training ground, with benefits that extend far beyond the playing field.—
Danette Leighton,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The prolific producer kept him busy, with dozens of assignments on Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, Vega$ and 19 TV pilots.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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