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
The Live Filter Layers menu offers a wealth of nondestructive effects, including those that add noise, blur, change lighting and colors, distort, and sharpen.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The task was formidable, but not because of Moy Sing’s lack of wealth or social prominence.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
The Homestead Strike of 1892 drew in members of the Irish community as workers pushed back against the industrial order that had built the city’s wealth on their labor.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
California’s wealth tax is driving unprecedented demand for Florida luxury properties and reshaping south Florida’s economy.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The task was formidable, but not because of Moy Sing’s lack of wealth or social prominence.
—Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
The Homestead Strike of 1892 drew in members of the Irish community as workers pushed back against the industrial order that had built the city’s wealth on their labor.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
California’s wealth tax is driving unprecedented demand for Florida luxury properties and reshaping south Florida’s economy.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
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The United States and its allies are trying to break China’s dominance in battery supply chains, while Chinese companies have spent heavily securing mining assets across Africa.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs highlighted that governments and infrastructure operators are increasingly investing in technologies that can improve situational awareness, detect threats earlier, and protect critical assets, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds are drawn to the abundance, taking advantage of a resource that is otherwise scarce.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Intense airstrikes hit early Friday around Iran's capital, Tehran, as well as outlying areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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Your inspiration zone is showered with good fortune, thanks to magnanimous Jupiter beginning to roll forward there.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The three-episode doc chronicles the intense legal battle that erupted over the multi-million dollar fortune of the iconic Italian actress, who died in 2023 at the age of 95.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Across the United States, tons of coal ash can be found sitting in landfills and ponds.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The explosion broke the ship's keel, sending tons of water gushing into the engine room and causing a massive fire that nearly destroyed the ship.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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The money will help the designer fund Tuesday’s show, relaunch his e-commerce site, invest in marketing and out-of-home advertising in Georgia, and develop new categories like bags and shoes.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team compiled a list of tips that could help drivers save money on gas.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The main targets are the EU, China and Mexico, alongside a slew of other nations including Switzerland, Norway, Japan, India and South Korea.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Parties Awards season will officially end with a slew of parties Sunday night, where winners will be toasted and the industry will celebrate.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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