wealthiness

noun

Definition of wealthinessnext
as in richness

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  1. richness
  2. wealth
  3. affluence
  4. prosperity
  5. opulence
Noun
  • The richness of our culture and heritage, as well as the strength of our nation are inextricably linked to our openness and our history of welcoming others.
    — Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cold-weather textures such as suede and velvet lend richness, while unexpected shades and prints provide an antidote to the sea of black, chocolate, and tan that typically dominates the winter accessories circuit.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of richness
Noun
  • This is a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of California billionaires.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of wealth
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  • Ability To Build Bridges When recruiting a high-profile community leader, a nonprofit CEO is often looking for someone who can act as a bridge to those with influence and affluence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But across this setting’s liminal, glistening affluence, something consequential emerges about the meaning behind her presence there.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of affluence
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  • The young scientists weighing their futures today will help determine America’s future health and prosperity.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Corn was king long before Zellwood exploded into commercial prosperity in the 1940s.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of prosperity
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  • First conceived as a riff on Desperate Housewives, the show’s behind-the-gates opulence was the perfect fit for 2006.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • That continued into the ’80s, when opulence was back in style, and Chicago’s NBC Tower, completed in 1989, is an example of this revival.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of opulence
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