net worth
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of net worth
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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OpenAI is the artificial intelligence giant behind ChatGPT and Greg Brockman’s net worth is estimated to be over $25 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
His net worth, according to his disclosure, is as low as negative $145,000 and as high as $30,000 in the black.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
SK Hynix’s stock jumped roughly 10-fold since the start of 2025, helping more than double Chey’s net worth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Read more: Here’s the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Next, examine the net worth of American households.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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