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
Or full well knowing that having a multitude of affluence creates a multitude of influence?
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The tone needs to be unattainable affluence or tongue-in-cheek, and Emily doesn’t know how to do either.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Among these were The Cost of Living (1989), centering on the bourgeoisie’s new affluence under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Small World (1995), commenting on mass tourism; and Common Sense, critiquing global consumerism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
The young region’s growing affluence will also increase consumer spending, further spurring growth.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
The tone needs to be unattainable affluence or tongue-in-cheek, and Emily doesn’t know how to do either.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Among these were The Cost of Living (1989), centering on the bourgeoisie’s new affluence under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Small World (1995), commenting on mass tourism; and Common Sense, critiquing global consumerism.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 2025
The young region’s growing affluence will also increase consumer spending, further spurring growth.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
Noun
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Doherty said the influx of Midwestern teams in town like Michigan and Iowa State buoys businesses like hers.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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After many Sun Belt cities saw an influx of people during the remote-work heyday of the pandemic, builders rushed to add more supply.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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