How to Use rich in a Sentence

rich

adjective
  • The food was a little too rich for me.
  • This area has a rich history.
  • Her investments have made her rich.
  • The dictionary is a rich source of information.
  • She has a rich vocabulary.
  • Their country has a rich cultural heritage.
  • One of the main themes of the film is the gulf between rich and poor.
    — Martin Dale, Variety, 1 Dec. 2021
  • The rich get richer, while the rest of us stay stuck in the mud.
    — David Marchesephotograph By Christopher Anderson/magnum, For The New York Times, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2022
  • Both the Cataract and the shops that sprang up around it served as an amusement park for the rich and bored.
    — Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic, 28 June 2022
  • The rich kombu broth gets mixed with sake, gin and makrut lime.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Paquito Yu might have been a chef who fed the bellies of the rich and famous.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022
  • The rich keep getting richer, laughing all the way to the bank.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The roll is more like challah than brioche, rich, soft and just a tad sweet.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
  • There is still a wisp of bready wheat present balanced with the spicy and rich oak notes.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022
  • There are rich states, there are poor states, there are states that want to spend more.
    — Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The late-season fruit is yellow or tan, rich, and sweet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The whisky's texture is rich, creamy, and mouth-coating.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Business Is the world’s richest person the world’s worst boss?
    — Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The neighborhood is rich with wildlife, so a hawk might fly by.
    — Michelle Brooks, ajc, 27 Feb. 2022
  • Those who aren’t rich can’t afford to get off the hamster wheel.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022
  • Lake isn't rich yet, but her business is debt-free and her soul is clear.
    — Jaime Stathis, Wired, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The Rolling Stones are still super rich and selling out shows at damn near 80.
    — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Nob Hill in those days had mansions of the very rich at the top and the homes of ordinary people on the sides.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Though the loophole is legal, it’s mostly used by the rich.
    — Quartz, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Of course boosters and rich alumni were going to find ways around the rules.
    — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2022
  • The feel of the linens and the fabric on the banquette is rich, encouraging hours-long meals.
    — Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
  • All areas of the state … rich, poor, young, old, rural and urban.
    — John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 27 July 2023
  • So, what better place to brunch than in a city known for such rich Black culture?
    — Parker Diakite, Essence, 27 June 2022
  • The whiskey features rich aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, old leather, and cinnamon.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Shot over three years on a vintage Bolex camera, the film is a rich portrait of an elderly, unnamed woman who, born in a cave more than 60 years ago, now lives in a village caring for her children and grandchildren.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025

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