1
: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources
2
: abundant supply : profusion
3
a
: all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value
b
: all material objects that have economic utility
especially
: the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time
national wealth
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Examples of wealth in a Sentence
a nation that has acquired great wealth
someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth
Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.
What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?
I was impressed by the wealth of choices.
Libraries offer a wealth of information.
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Noninterest income increased by $150 thousand, primarily due to higher wealth management fees and fees for other customer services.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In a system where economic policies can either break down or build up wealth barriers, your ballot is your voice for financial change.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
As more superyachts make their way to Dubai each year, the opportunities for wealth advisory service providers will likely compound.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Where does Trump's wealth come from? Despite his billions in DJT stock, Trump's original fortune stems from real estate, spanning residential buildings in New York City to golf courses and hotels around the globe.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In a system where economic policies can either break down or build up wealth barriers, your ballot is your voice for financial change.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
As more superyachts make their way to Dubai each year, the opportunities for wealth advisory service providers will likely compound.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Where does Trump's wealth come from? Despite his billions in DJT stock, Trump's original fortune stems from real estate, spanning residential buildings in New York City to golf courses and hotels around the globe.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wealth
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“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wealth. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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