as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the resort caters to a well-heeled clientele that demands the best and has the money to pay for it
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Recent Examples of well-heeled
Charming, well-heeled, and dedicated to raising his daughters to honor the family name, Harris (Dallas) is a hard worker, a loyal husband, and stoic in the face of crisis.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Getting rid of property taxes in particular feels like a sop for the well-heeled.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Above all, the resort captures Dubai’s current zeitgeist, drawing a mix of Emiratis and well-heeled world travelers with its exciting energy, unmatched sense of style, and sprinkling of swagger.
—Nicola Chilton, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This was also an era when only the well-heeled could afford to fly.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2025
The 500,000 square foot al fresco shopping destination is unlike any mall in the U.S. with its uber luxe mix of retailers, koi ponds, palm tree covered parking and well-heeled clientele.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Getting rid of property taxes in particular feels like a sop for the well-heeled.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Above all, the resort captures Dubai’s current zeitgeist, drawing a mix of Emiratis and well-heeled world travelers with its exciting energy, unmatched sense of style, and sprinkling of swagger.
—Nicola Chilton, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This was also an era when only the well-heeled could afford to fly.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2025
The 500,000 square foot al fresco shopping destination is unlike any mall in the U.S. with its uber luxe mix of retailers, koi ponds, palm tree covered parking and well-heeled clientele.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-heeled
Adjective
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However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Questions persist about whether a billionaire candidate can effectively represent and prioritize the interests of working-class voters, with concerns that billionaires as a demographic cannot be trusted to champion non-wealthy citizens’ concerns in political leadership.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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With fashion spending projected to rise sharply, global buyers see Saudi designers not only as creative talents, but as commercial partners with access to a large, affluent consumer base.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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