WEALTH Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

wealth

noun

ˈwelth

Definition of wealth

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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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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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 Paying off debt while also saving for emergencies can be a tricky balancing act, says Cassandra Rupp, a senior wealth advisor and certified financial planner at Vanguard. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Keenan spent his personal wealth on ads that put Lamb's allegations directly in front of voters. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The delusion is painful to watch, but the greater tragedy is that his proximity to this staggering wealth insures his and Lindsay’s misery. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026 Yet, by expanding its Miami office layout fourfold, Google is part of a broader trend of businesses and wealth flooding into the region. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wealth

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Noun

For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
For instance, South Korea ruled in 2014 that future pensions and severance pay could be included in the division of assets.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Advertisement Financial records are a key avenue for investigation but increasingly problematic with the sheer abundance of services available.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
Previous strong El Niños also have brought a lower abundance, and a more northward shift, of market squid, Leising told The Times.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of abundance

Noun

Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
In today’s cultural economy, where archival fashion pieces, horology, and unique collections blur with investment strategy, the ability to maintain image and ownership while accessing capital quietly is increasingly prized for some.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of capital

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Charlotteans illegally dump about 10 tons of trash every single day — much of it large, bulky items — and the city has to divert garbage crews from normal routes to collect it.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The World Gold Council has more recently put the figure at 161 tons.

— German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

But Sporting reversed its fortunes and earned its fourth win of the season, a 2-1 victory over the visitors from up north.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Carnegie’s Gospel of Wealth, published in 1889, argued that any surplus fortune held past death represents a moral failure, not a legacy.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

Inside the charges Cacioppo was indicted on a slew of charges, along with four other individuals, in 2003 for a kickback scheme for contracts at Rockhurst University.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Even with marketable names and elite in-ring performers like Black now available to sign elsewhere, WWE will continue to move forward with its current roster, which includes a slew of recent NXT call-ups.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

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