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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
you would have to be quite rich to be able to afford a home in that neighborhood
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2
as in fatty
containing much seasoning, fat, or sugar
stay away from rich foods before you sing tonight
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as in robust
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
rich wines complemented the meal
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
rich farmland
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as in humorousness
the amusing quality or element in something
the richness of the irony—I had just contributed to the political campaign of a multimillionaire—was too much for me to ignore
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Recent Examples of rich
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The viral tiramisu comes with a rich chocolate layer, soft ladyfingers and crispy knafeh pastry.
—Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
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First spotted in 2024, FCC 224 is a dwarf galaxy that boasts a dozen luminous, tightly bound clusters of stars — an unusually rich population for its size, typically seen in larger, dark-matter rich galaxies — yet appears to lack the mysterious substance.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
As winds churn up cold water off the Southern California coast, sediment rich in nutrients is swirled up from the ocean floor and becomes feed for smaller creatures in the water who are eaten by larger ones like pelicans, whales and all kinds of fish.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Louise insisted the show didn’t make the cast rich.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The viral tiramisu comes with a rich chocolate layer, soft ladyfingers and crispy knafeh pastry.
—Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rich
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He’s haunted by killing wealthy villain B.J. Vines (John Diehl) in Season 2, and the Ye’iitsoh has been plaguing him.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of its largest individual donors this election cycle is Chris Larsen, a wealthy tech investor who founded a large cryptocurrency company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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It can also be obtained from dietary sources, according to the ACS, including fatty fish and some mushrooms.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s a bit of a balancing act that goes on here; the wine should have enough acidity and freshness to hold up to tomato sauce in addition to medium to strong tannins that will cut through fatty cheese.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Developing robust risk management strategies is not about paranoia but preparedness.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.—
John Clemons,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Especially in affluent markets, top psychiatrists and residential programs operate entirely out of pocket.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In your home kitchen, that organic waste usually includes fruit and vegetable scraps, leftover food (excluding meat, dairy, and greasy foods), coffee grounds, tea bags, and eggshells.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The greasy revelation sparked a wider discussion about what exactly goes into our favorite salty snacks.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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This threat, while at its most potent with just 24 hours left on the filing deadline clock, will continue to pose a danger to all users for some months to come.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The city’s alchemy of old-meets-new feels as potent and enchanting as ever.—
Todd Plummer,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Trump has continued prolific fundraising during his second term, including $239 million for his inaugural committee through April 20, according to a Federal Election Commission filing April 20.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Heat and drought tolerant once established, this prolific bloomer will draw scores of butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Rich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rich. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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