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
Since the 17th century, champagne has been associated with royalty, affluence, and prestige.
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Bianca London, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
There was plenty and affluence over his fence.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Newsom details the everyday struggle living with his mom after his parents divorced and occasional interludes into his father’s life charmed by the Gettys’ affluence, including that day when the Gettys outfitted him in designer clothes at a luxury department store.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Bianca London, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In terms of quality of life — affluence, food quality and production, life expectancies, standard of living almost everywhere — the news is astoundingly good.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
There was plenty and affluence over his fence.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Newsom details the everyday struggle living with his mom after his parents divorced and occasional interludes into his father’s life charmed by the Gettys’ affluence, including that day when the Gettys outfitted him in designer clothes at a luxury department store.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
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After the 2015 deal between Cuba and the Obama administration restored diplomatic relations and eased travel restrictions, GAESA bet heavily on tourism, expecting an influx of Americans.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The unknowns of a new virus outbreak, coupled with an influx of sometimes unreliable information, can generate fear, dread and anxiety.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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