wealth

noun

ˈwelth How to pronounce wealth (audio)
Definition of wealthnext
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 In Figuring Out, guests like Macron, Gates, Michael Phelps, Andrew Huberman and Sunita Williams discuss business, wealth, health, relationships and human behavior. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Our stools contain a wealth of information—about our nutrient balance, our metabolism and even warning signs of disease. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026 Compared with the political circus in Washington and the malaise in the rest of America, such surface-level manifestations of China’s wealth and power often lead to sweeping conclusions about relative national trajectories. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 Saatchi was unprecedented in London—no collectors of his wealth and strategic mindset were buying in the city at the time. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wealth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
  1. assets
  2. loads
  3. abundance
  4. capital
  5. ton
  6. fortune
  7. slew
  8. money
Noun
  • The new ParaBros is inheriting several lucrative IP assets from the Burbank lot shepherded by De Luca and Abdy — Ocean’s Eleven, Gremlins, Gladys, Minecraft 2 and more going forward, 38 features overall, dated into 2029.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Inequality began accelerating again in the late seventies, and the amount of assets in the hands of the top one per cent increased dramatically.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of assets
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  • And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • For families With an abundance of outdoor and cultural activities available here—in addition to several on-site eateries, horse stables, and a golf course—families have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Voters overall do not see an abundance of moderate sentiment in either party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of abundance
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  • His American Dream Act would provide a five-year capital-gains tax exemption for homeowners 65 and older who sell their property to a first-time buyer.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Across industries, women continue to take on roles with greater control over capital, strategy and technology at some of the world’s most consequential businesses.
    — CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Every ton of greenhouse gas that humans can avoid releasing today reduces how much ice Antarctica loses this century, and the benefit – slower and less sea-level rise – lasts for hundreds of years.
    — Robert Kopp, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gower pointed specifically to China and Poland, which purchased 20 metric tons and 8 tons of gold, respectively, during July.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The third concerns the changing fortunes of the work and the field (the two being inseparable), including ownership and the fate of Shift since the artist’s death, in 2024.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fortune
Noun
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close one of its most popular and iconic attractions after a slew of injury claims.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Madonna wins big In addition to her opening performance, Madonna also collected a slew of Moon Persons on Sunday.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
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