affluent
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"The gains... point to a world that kept building wealth, deepening its affluent population and extending a long-running upward trend."
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Having grown up in an affluent New York household, he was talented enough on clarinet and saxophone to have sat in with Stan Getz’s band and attended Juilliard for a time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
World Cup tourists tend to fall into the category of being more affluent or more committed to their team, and willing to spend out-of-character for a rare event like this.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
In New York's affluent 12th district, Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F Kennedy, lost his election.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Even the affluent young are increasingly unlikely to spend their summers learning how the “other half” lives, as lifeguards, waitresses, or housekeepers at resort hotels.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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