affluent

Example Sentences

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Delta’s more affluent customers are also showing no signs of slowing their spending, Bastian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Though the affluent enclave that’s located less than 14 miles north of L.A. had the education factor Farr was looking for, the mother of three was fearful it wouldn’t be fulfilling enough in other ways.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“A lot of mental health professionals, in general, once they’re trained, they go to more affluent areas to work privately,” Mancillas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

They said that some contractors appear to charge a premium because Sands Point has a reputation for being affluent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Today’s affluent societies are in the throes of a plague of obesity, which is rapidly spreading to developing countries.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari