net worth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of net worth
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Our net worth is about $4 million, and we are both 60.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“Our net worth is about $4 million, and we are both 60.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Bezos has an estimated net worth of around $250 billion, an unfathomable amount of money that makes him one of the richest people in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
His net worth is currently estimated to be worth $651bn by Bloomberg and $788bn by Forbes.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The net worth of each person is calculated in current US dollars.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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