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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
Browning the meat and the onions in the skillet first adds a deep, rich flavor.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The implication, of course, was that newcomer Peterson pretty much lives 24/7 in KU’s tradition-rich building.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Blueberries are also rich in anthocyanins, natural plant compounds that give the berries their deep color.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Having a Poor Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle Eating a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fatty acids is important for eye health.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The implication, of course, was that newcomer Peterson pretty much lives 24/7 in KU’s tradition-rich building.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Blueberries are also rich in anthocyanins, natural plant compounds that give the berries their deep color.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Having a Poor Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle Eating a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fatty acids is important for eye health.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 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 Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Griffin and Secretary of State Cole Jester stressed at Thursday's news conference that incidents of voter fraud are rare and that the state's election laws are some of the most robust in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Forget, for a second, that this signals what may either be an extraordinary one-off for the legendary actor or the beginning of a fertile new chapter.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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For international brands, Chengdu-Chongqing offers fertile ground for building communities and expanding retail presence.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 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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His crushing final monologue, in which Vladimir confronts his own nihilism, is as potent as anything you're bound to see on Broadway this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The trajectory of the game flipped on Leo Chenal’s interception of Lamar Jackson as the defense muzzled one of the NFL’s most potent offenses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Graham often grabs stories straight out of the news, and both Sherwood and Punch are based on real events (as were Tammy Faye and Ink, the prolific playwright’s last visits to Broadway).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each one has been more prolific than the next although the spotlight has definitively shifted to Pio who, along with Liverpool’s Giovanni Leoni, is considered the outstanding Italian talent of his age group, regardless of position.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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