rich
Example Sentences
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Many families are surprised to find that they have moved into this new economic tier, and see themselves as comfortable, not rich.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Both 72, they call the event Los Tradicionales — “the traditional ones” — because their goal is to help preserve Cuba’s rich dance heritage, from rumba to timba to casino, an ancestor of salsa.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
On the other end of the spectrum, there are rich folks who want to deploy thousands of mirrors in space to erase the night.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Whitish ore, rich in copper and silver, is extracted from the country's depths and exported around the world to fuel technological and energy transitions.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“I’ve learned my lesson. No more wooing rich widows for me! No more crackpot schemes about ostrich racing! I’ll stick to good honest ballooning from now on.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.