1
as in assets
the total of one's money and property
her wealth increased to the point where she could afford several luxurious homes
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
a wealth of advice from all quarters on how they should spend their lottery winnings
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3
as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
a wealth of documentation to support her thesis
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Recent Examples of wealth
Homeownership has long been seen as the cornerstone of the American Dream and the creation of generational wealth — and there’s more work to do to make sure that the family home is a gift to future generations, not a burden or a heartbreak.
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Marco Villegas, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
As for where their wealth stands, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez likely signed a prenup and were legally married in the United States before their wedding on June 28, 2025, according to Page Six.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
By 2030, there will be a $30 trillion generational wealth transfer into the hands of women and Gen Z, and Gen Z, the largest generation ever, will account for all consumer spending growth over the next ten years.
—Lori Cashman, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
The median wealth of Black households ($24,520) was about one-tenth the median wealth of white ones, at $250,400.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
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Marco Villegas, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
As for where their wealth stands, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez likely signed a prenup and were legally married in the United States before their wedding on June 28, 2025, according to Page Six.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
By 2030, there will be a $30 trillion generational wealth transfer into the hands of women and Gen Z, and Gen Z, the largest generation ever, will account for all consumer spending growth over the next ten years.
—Lori Cashman, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
The median wealth of Black households ($24,520) was about one-tenth the median wealth of white ones, at $250,400.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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With an abundance of metrics available, leaders often face the challenge of determining which data points truly matter.—
Matthew Gantner,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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There’s an abundance of choice, but what is Ridd most looking forward to about this year’s instalment?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 12th-century castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror, and more than 900 Norman artifacts have been loaned by the British Museum to create its first medieval gallery outside of the UK capital.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s administration exerts extraordinary power over law enforcement in the nation’s capital.—
John Seewer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Immigration is not a zero-sum game: more immigration can boost local and national economies while improving the fortunes of people seeking better lives.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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George, meanwhile, came out on top after coming dangerously close to losing his life, railroad company and fortune this season after overleveraging his businesses and being unable to make a few crucial deals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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This loveseat adds extra seating to a patio without taking up a ton of space.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In total, the Evija tips the scales at 4,167 pounds with fluids: nearly half a ton lighter than a Rimac Nevera or the closely related Pininfarina Battista.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Drummond pulled out a pistol, pointed it at a store employee and demanded the money in the cash register, according to court documents.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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The foundations raise private money from students’ families and other donors to fill in gaps in programming, supplies and other needs at schools that aren’t covered by state funding.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Choose from a slew of sizes and lengths, including short, regular, and tall.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other highlights from this year’s VMAs are first nominations for a slew of artists, including Rosé, Warren, Lola Young, the Marias, Gigi Perez, and Damiano David.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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More: Ascension Wisconsin plans to outsource staffing of its ICU doctors, raising concerns about patient safety Ascension Wisconsin has more than a dozen hospitals in southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Tennessean reached out to a dozen school districts across Tennessee to ask about taxes and deductions applied to the bonuses.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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