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rich people
wealthy people
super-wealthy people
high-income people
lucky people
elite people
rich foods
fat foods
dense foods
heavy foods
high-calorie foods
high-nutrient foods
rich variety
diverse variety
great variety
extensive variety
amazing variety
wide variety
rich history
vibrant history
immense history
strong history
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rich land
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How is the word rich distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of rich are affluent, opulent, and wealthy. While all these words mean "having goods, property, and money in abundance," rich implies having more than enough to gratify normal needs or desires.

became rich through shrewd investing

When would affluent be a good substitute for rich?

The words affluent and rich can be used in similar contexts, but affluent suggests prosperity and an increasing wealth.

an affluent society

When might opulent be a better fit than rich?

The words opulent and rich are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, opulent suggests lavish expenditure and display of great wealth, more often applying to things than people.

an opulent mansion

When can wealthy be used instead of rich?

The meanings of wealthy and rich largely overlap; however, wealthy stresses the possession of property and intrinsically valuable things.

wealthy landowners

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of rich Eating a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, fiber, and whole grains can support a healthy gut microbiome and strengthen your immune system, helping improve treatment outcomes. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Dec. 2024 The sparsely populated province, Pakistan’s largest, is rich in natural resources and home to the strategically important Gwadar port. Esha Mitra, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024 This velvet lounge chair makes the most of rich texture and elegant curves. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 That’s when people, mostly rich ones, call The Gifterie, a bespoke gifting concierge that helps clients choose the perfect gift for the most affluent, famous, and picky people in the world. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rich 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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  • The offerings found inside the tombs of the building indicate that their occupants were wealthy and of high social status.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Though Luigi Mangione comes from a wealthy and prominent family, anonymous online donors have chipped in thousands of dollars to fund his legal defense against charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Treatments include dietary recommendations such as eating more fiber and probiotics or reducing the consumption of fatty foods and caffeine.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • His agent, Trey Newman, later revealed the bullet missed his vital organs and was lodged instead in a fatty tissue area of his stomach.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 19 Nov. 2024
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  • As watch collecting has become more sophisticated, so have these aggregators/sales platforms, some of which are robust enough to be used and endorsed by major auction houses.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The alleged cheaters in France used simple techniques to conceal their cameras, like hiding the devices in their clothing, but much more robust options exist on the open market.
    Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Natural Beauty, by Ling Ling Huang Huang’s debut novel is set in the wellness industry, fertile ground for bodily unease.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The tech-cluster has created fertile ground for other startups to grow in the Silicon Slopes ecosystem.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Donald Trump could stop that While Newsom’s administration has cracked down on other affluent communities that resist quotas — it’s been especially aggressive with conservative Huntington Beach — liberal Marin County has historically received the kid gloves treatment.
    Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Brice did just three takes for the final vocal, leaning on a greasy approach that couples the song’s sanguine soul with a splash of hopefulness.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As someone with greasy hair—I'm talking within a day—using one of the best shampoos for oily hair gives me a layer of protection against excess shine, and makes perfecting my hair routine a lot easier.
    Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Gel color is more potent and thicker than liquid color, and can offer deep color without thinning the consistency of the icing.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be the U.S. ambassador to China, leaning on a former business executive turned politician to serve as the administration’s envoy to one of America’s most potent economic and military adversaries.
    Colleen Long and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Flashback: Thurber House was the home of humorist James Thurber, a prolific early 20th century author, journalist and playwright who lived there from 1913-17 while studying at OSU.
    Andrew King, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Even his fellow prolific contemporaries don’t have a bar so high — sorry, Ridley Scott.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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