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
Despite being born into wealth, Wesley Evers first appears as an overworked public defender who takes issue with cops not following procedure.
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Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The trio are joined by a wealth of new cast members.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The tech boom of the last few decades has created more wealth in the Bay Area than maybe anywhere else in the world.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Based on his personal wealth, Lamont could easily retire and travel around the world.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
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Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The trio are joined by a wealth of new cast members.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
The tech boom of the last few decades has created more wealth in the Bay Area than maybe anywhere else in the world.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Based on his personal wealth, Lamont could easily retire and travel around the world.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
Noun
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Ownership also involves financial responsibility, with car insurance playing a role in how people manage and protect their assets.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Universities and military assets were emphasized in Indiana’s application.—
Niki Kelly,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As more loads were seized through the summer and fall of 2024, Wedding began to rely increasingly on one of Toronto’s most colorful criminal defense attorneys, Deepak Paradkar, for information, according to the indictment.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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In some of the tunnels that cut through the mountains, there were only a couple of inches to spare on either side of the loads.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The district said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Making use of multiple methods, Nailiang pointed out that LUWA is expected to resolve the abundance and origin of lunar water ice.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though Andrea was found guilty of capital murder in 2002, her conviction was reversed.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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And investments are only expected to grow, with Goldman Sachs reporting that AI companies are estimated to invest more than $500 billion in capital expenditures this year.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Layered in butter, cream, garlic, Parmesan and green spinach that some versions of its origin story say represents the man’s vast fortune, it was first conceived in New Orleans’ Antoine’s Restaurant in 1899, where a shortage of escargot necessitated some creative moves from chef Jules Alciatore.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hochul should use her improving political fortune and growing public disdain for the president’s regressive stances to break away from Trumpian energy policies and restore New York’s clean energy leadership in the new year.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The hair and makeup come together to beautifully complement her stunning Valentino gown—a silver-blue halter dress complete with tons of sequins and beading.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta said the money also supports child welfare and foster services, housing stability, job training, food assistance and services for seniors and people with disabilities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to curating several promotions, Christy has also signed a slew of boxers over the years and has taken them across the country to compete in various events.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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