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
Public education funding across the U.S. is a patchwork—deeply uneven, stitched together by local property taxes that tether a child’s academic opportunity to the affluence of their ZIP code.
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Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Because affluence and race are, unfortunately, still tethered, yoga studios and practitioners of color are driven apart.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
That means even a $150,000 salary — once a clear marker of affluence — still lands within the middle-class range in nearly half the country.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Hilton Head’s affluence might also be drawing scammers.
—Bracey Harris, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affluence
influx
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The Bulls also need an influx of defenders, regardless of position.—
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From chunky sneakers to long tube socks, Generation Z has brought in an influx of new fashion trends.—
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“Affluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affluence. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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