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 study analyzed data from more than 73,000 adults in the U.S. and different regions of Europe who were age 50 to 85 in 2010 to determine how wealth affects a person’s chances of dying.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
The recent David Ellison–Paramount Global deal is a prime example of how private wealth is returning to Hollywood to once again play a pivotal role in shaping Hollywood’s future with a blend of technology, creativity and flexible capital.
—Greg Suess, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
This particularly impacts mid-career writers who haven’t reached showrunner status but previously could build wealth through backend participation in successful shows.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.
—Matthew O'Hara, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
The recent David Ellison–Paramount Global deal is a prime example of how private wealth is returning to Hollywood to once again play a pivotal role in shaping Hollywood’s future with a blend of technology, creativity and flexible capital.
—Greg Suess, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
This particularly impacts mid-career writers who haven’t reached showrunner status but previously could build wealth through backend participation in successful shows.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
Of those surveyed, 94% regard their home as their most significant asset, with 47% stating that their property comprises more than half of their total wealth.
—Matthew O'Hara, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wealth
Noun
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Compared to Earth’s rocky mantle, the metallic core contains a slightly higher abundance of a particular isotope known as rubidium-100.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This level of performance provides an abundance of processing power for a single PC.—
& Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Hours earlier, explosions and anti-aircraft fire were heard throughout Kyiv as many sought shelter in subway stations as Russian drones and missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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However, at the end of last year, the Islamist opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham burst out of its Idlib stronghold and, in coordination with other groups, swiftly advanced on the capital Damascus.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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How many individuals walked away from billion-dollar fortunes?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In a stroke of good fortune, Thrasher became House speaker the year Jeb Bush was elected governor in 1998.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The Reserve’s storage facility features scores of private vaults capable of storing 25 to 60 tons of gold, which are stored in boxes and sealed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Supporters say the extra money is a smart investment because of the crucial decisions council members and the mayor must make, including reading contracts, making policies and understanding proposals to make nuanced changes to city laws and codes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Noun
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It’s been a bumper seven days for law enforcement working on cyber and dark web investigations, who have accomplished a slew of takedowns, arrests and seizures across the world.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Microsoft is testing a slew of new generative AI features for Paint, its Snipping Tool, and Notepad.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2025
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The business expected to cater a few dozen graduations, parties and other events as the Memorial Day weekend approached.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Historians think that more than a dozen ships were scuttled in the same area as the J.C. Ames, though only a handful have been discovered.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wealth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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