affluent

Example Sentences

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Last year, the foundation facilitated the donation of dozens of Flock cameras, most of which ended up in affluent neighborhoods on the city’s Westside and in the San Fernando Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Some of the backlash came after AI-generated photos appeared on social media, imagining well-dressed affluent women as prospective customers for the service.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The mall reported that higher-end tenants were seeing particularly strong demand for luxury goods, with affluent buyers focused on accessories, especially wristwatches.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

He only realized his family was wealthy when he left his affluent Bay Area community for college, where he met people from all walks of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“What did you have for dinner last night, Marge?” she’ll ask, Marge being our oldest and most affluent team member, who—thanks to a working commercial fisherman husband—sometimes brings reports from such fine-dining spots as T.G.I.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich