new rich

Example Sentences

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Hoping to capture the attention of both established collectors and new-rich ones from places like the Middle East, Russia and Asia, Christie's had marshaled its international connections, pulling in exceptionally strong artworks for an evening auction like few others London has seen.

From New York Times

One of the notable blackguards in fiction is Colonel Stapleton; and the Poodle and the new-rich Helbecksteins—a complete picture-gallery may be found in these interesting novels.

From Project Gutenberg

The "new-rich" have no other way of bringing themselves into notice and contempt.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the highest types of American manhood to-day a large majority are the new-rich men.

From Project Gutenberg

This new-rich culture has brought in its wake more than one scandal pointing to graft and patronage in high places.

From Newsweek