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.
  • The late-season fruit is yellow or tan, rich, and sweet.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Business Is the world’s richest person the world’s worst boss?
    Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • All areas of the state … rich, poor, young, old, rural and urban.
    John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 27 July 2023
  • Inside the trunk, the wood is dense, durable, and rich with color — and this is what got the tree into trouble.
    Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Endive leaves serve as the cups for rich goat cheese stuffed with chives, parsley, and tarragon.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Half-and-half and butter is our secret to making each bowl rich and creamy.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The secret to backpacking is not being rich or being the best shape of your life.
    Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Titus’s rich, glossy hair falls in loose ringlets, framing his young face.
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
  • Yes, the pie filling doesn't get baked, but the crust has to be baked by itself to create a crisp and firm base for the creamy, rich filling.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
  • Count on the omelet at Le Clou always to be rich with French butter, tangy with crème fraîche and gilded with caviar.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • Musk, the world’s richest man, closed a $44 billion deal to take Twitter private on Oct. 27, a year ago.
    Edward Ludlow, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The quick solution to hair removal includes the most rich skin tones, not just brown skin, which is rare for lasers.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The exterior is hand-painted with a rich green enamel that evokes the egg featured in the film.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Just find a way to opt out of this system that benefits mostly white rich dudes!
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 9 May 2023
  • Back then, everyone in New York was rich—or, thanks to lax lending standards, seemed to be.
    Jessica Pressler, Town & Country, 17 May 2023
  • The world’s richest people may be sad to hear that 2023 is coming to a close, given how lucrative the year was for them.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This rich play on Italian cuisine's premier pastry takes the dish to a whole new level.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 9 June 2023
  • The town has worked hard to preserve its rich Texas history, much of which is still on display today.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 17 May 2023
  • Falafel is dark as rich soil on the outside, spring green with herbs on the inside; tahini sauce awaits nearby for dunking.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Tesla shares are up 126% year to date, helping Musk reclaim the title of the world’s richest person.
    Bysteve Mollman, Fortune, 11 June 2023
  • According to the charity, the eight richest people in the world combined have greater wealth than the poorest 50%.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
  • So much had changed in the four years between my trips — and yet, there was still a rich culture that permeated throughout the city.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2023
  • This was a rich and richly varied program that hinted at much, much more.
    Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The untouched wilderness is home to a rich Tlingit culture, plus plenty of wildlife—from bald eagles to whales.
    Maridel Reyes, Women's Health, 6 June 2023

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