net worth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of net worth
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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“It’s dangerous because of the lack of liquidity. Unless you are a very high net worth individual, this isn’t the place for retail investors.”
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Our net worth is $5 million, including the house, retirement accounts, savings and stocks and bonds.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Last year, Musk, who is also the boss of electric vehicle maker Tesla, became the first person to achieve a net worth that topped $500bn.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“Our net worth is about $4 million, and we are both 60.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“The minimum net worth for investors should be $15 million,” it said, which was interesting, as it excluded not only himself but basically everyone he’d ever known.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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