as in influx
a flowing or coming in
this affluence of new students is straining an already crowded school system
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Recent Examples of affluence
Being here can give an impression of political stability and affluence, but many say beneath that veneer lies widespread surveillance, repression and unequal development.
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Guerchom Ndebo, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Every season, Mike really does force conversations around class and affluence and the haves and the have nots.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
In the grandiose world of splendor and affluence, possibilities are endless.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
At the extremes, the wealthy may go to great lengths to display their affluence.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Guerchom Ndebo, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Every season, Mike really does force conversations around class and affluence and the haves and the have nots.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
In the grandiose world of splendor and affluence, possibilities are endless.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
At the extremes, the wealthy may go to great lengths to display their affluence.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for affluence
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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