1. people who possess wealth, resources, or advantages
Usage: plural noun; often used in contrast with ‘have-nots’

Examples

• The gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen.
• She wrote about the divide between the haves and those struggling to make ends meet.
• The policy aims to redistribute wealth from the haves to the less fortunate.
• In many societies, the haves control most of the political power.
• The charity works to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots.
• Economic inequality creates tension between the haves and those without resources.