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
As Russia’s finances go further into the red, the government has been forced to tap reserves in its wealth fund.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
This initiative reflects a broader understanding of current global shifts, including the large-scale transfer of wealth across generations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The survey also found that many older family members have yet to meaningfully involve younger generations in governance and wealth discussions.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The likely initiative to impose a 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires is leading, 54% to 46%.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 May 2026
This initiative reflects a broader understanding of current global shifts, including the large-scale transfer of wealth across generations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The survey also found that many older family members have yet to meaningfully involve younger generations in governance and wealth discussions.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The likely initiative to impose a 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires is leading, 54% to 46%.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
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Aviation experts said a revival would come with substantial challenges, as Spirit left behind billions in debt and its assets are being liquidated.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Richard Kaye, portfolio manager at Comgest, said SoftBank's assets still comfortably cover its debt obligations and that the company's loan-to-value ratio remains below 25%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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There are stunning coves in abundance on this lush stretch of Peloponnesian coastline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Out of an abundance of caution, Haunted Mansion cast members gave verbal instructions and were deployed to assist guests during the evacuation procedure, according to Disneyland officials.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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There’s a chance that the aurora borealis will appear in the sky above Idaho’s capital city on Thursday, June 4, according to the National Weather Service.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
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Amsterdam was once widely treated as the gay capital of Europe, with a lively scene around Reguliersdwarsstraat that turned the city into an international hub in the late twentieth century.—
Jurriaan Teulings,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The backstory Cashel Palace’s owners, the Magnier family, built their fortune breeding thoroughbreds, including Epsom Derby-winning Galileo, at the nearby Coolmore Stud.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anything that persists for a time does so only through a combination of fortune and choice.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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There are tons of price target increases on Wall Street, including our own .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The all-electric fleet of Waymo robotaxis prevents 530 tons of CO2 emissions with every 500,000 weekly trips, according to company estimates.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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There's much more, but this is a taster of how much money and time the partnership divert back into the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But they are constrained by money—its excess and its absence.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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At play are structural changes, a generational technology movement, and a slew of external variables, to name a few.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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