rich
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Synonyms & Antonyms for rich
Synonyms: Adjective
affluent, deep-pocketed, fat, fat-cat, flush, loaded, moneyed (also monied), opulent, silk-stocking, wealthy, well-endowed, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Antonyms: Adjective
destitute, impecunious, impoverished, indigent, needy, penniless, penurious, poor, poverty-stricken
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Examples of rich in a Sentence
Adjective
Her investments have made her rich. The dictionary is a rich source of information. a rich and spicy soup The food was a little too rich for me. Their country has a rich cultural heritage. This area has a rich history. She has a rich vocabulary.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
At the same time, they were used on a regular basis by both rich and poor, so the coins help us understand how changes under Norman rule impacted on society as a whole. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Medieval Coin Hoard Offers Evidence of Early Tax Evasion," 30 Aug. 2019 The cabinets are a deeper tone, a rich and creamy white, and the countertop is a white and gray granite. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Family’s Lake Country French Provincial house gets a ‘modern vintage’ facelift," 29 Aug. 2019 The results are also used in sandwiches and pasta dishes like a super-rich and satisfying pasta carbonara. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "And the best bistros in Greater Cincinnati are ...," 28 Aug. 2019 The 3,153-square-foot midcentury home was built in 1942 and is nestled in the hills above Chateau Marmont (a luxurious Los Angeles hotel frequented by the rich and famous) and the Sunset Strip. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Sandra Bullock’s Former Home in the Hollywood Hills Is Available to Rent for $22,000 a Month," 28 Aug. 2019 Cohen’s first direct experience with the ultra-rich and famous. — Cody Delistraty, The New Republic, "Why Is the One Percent So Obsessed With Magic?," 26 Aug. 2019 Increasing the use of natural gas around the world, along with more deployment of nuclear energy, should be a key strategy in rich and poor countries alike to help reduce emissions and improve living standards. — Robert Bryce, National Review, "Why Climate Action Flopped at the G-7," 26 Aug. 2019 Offering something new Michael Moritz, the Sequoia Capital partner who backed Google, PayPal and Yahoo, among other companies, is calling for an end to a system that has made Silicon Valley investors like him rich. — Owen Thomas, SFChronicle.com, "Can Silicon Valley break the IPO?," 21 Aug. 2019 Kaguya is vice president of the student council at a prestigious private school and heiress of a rich and powerful family. — Michael Moore, The Verge, "The Best Anime of 2019: an ongoing list," 16 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rich.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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