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.
  • This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Some species will flop over when grown in rich soils.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • The Dodgers are too good, and too rich.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Fried foods tend to be rich in fat and calories.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Port is rich, fruity, and decadent.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • How many uber-rich households are there?
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • The rich kombu broth gets mixed with sake, gin and makrut lime.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Nov. 2021
  • Quinoa is protein-packed, fiber-rich, and gluten-free.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • There are rich states, there are poor states, there are states that want to spend more.
    — Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2021
  • One of the main themes of the film is the gulf between rich and poor.
    — Martin Dale, Variety, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Edmond Safra was that rich banker.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • The roll is more like challah than brioche, rich, soft and just a tad sweet.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Lake isn't rich yet, but her business is debt-free and her soul is clear.
    — Jaime Stathis, Wired, 31 Jan. 2022
  • So there are no poor teams competing with rich teams.
    — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • Their rich and deep shades are often not found in nature.
    — Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
  • There is still a wisp of bready wheat present balanced with the spicy and rich oak notes.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022
  • What fees do advisors to the uber-rich charge?
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • Space tourism is still the domain of the super-rich.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The farmers got rich in this region.
    — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Group settings like nursing homes were rich sources of points.
    — New York Times, 14 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • This cake is rich with chocolate—and small-town mystery.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025

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