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rich

[rich] / rɪtʃ /






NOUN
wealthy people or institutions
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Those same survey data show that rich households have a net worth at least four times higher than the lower-income groups.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

For example, fresh mango can add sweetness to a savory dish, while avocado contributes a rich, creamy texture.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Kousser described the original 2012 tax increase as a game-changer that allowed the state to redistribute wealth from rich to poor regions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Bankers for the rich with limited liquidity will help them decide to sell assets, use cash or borrow it.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Used to be a rich family’s country home, absurdly large and showy. Kind of like a very polite haunted house. Stop asking questions.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Some number of the latter-day innovators have become richer and more influential than the sober-sided suits ever were.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The wildlife trusts believe "this rich tapestry of wildlife could be richer still" if more species return over the next 10 years.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Just as several notes played together produce a richer sound than a single note, plasma waves containing multiple frequencies can interact with incoming particles in more complex ways.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Salesforce said Braze will help businesses act on customer behavior in real time, deliver richer experiences across channels and improve personalization.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Your weird little rat’s nest—I always assumed that Tess must be taking pity on a poor relation. But you’re rich, richer even than my family.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

On the other hand, the richest quarter of households have very low debt burdens and have seen only relatively small increases in their debt burden since 2022.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

For nearly 50 years, scientists have struggled to explain why frogs began disappearing from Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's richest regions for amphibian diversity.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Forbes magazine puts 85 Californians on its list of the 400 richest Americans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Since John D. Rockefeller handed out dimes, the world’s richest have given away their money in very different ways.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Now she and Mama both had positions with one of the richest families in Pittsburgh, and before they knew it, they would be able to afford to move into their own little place.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland


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