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Recent Examples of better-off
After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.
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Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
When New York boldly expanded free preschool a decade ago, classroom quality climbed mostly in better-off neighborhoods, failing to lift poor children.
—Bruce Fuller, Oc Register, 27 Dec. 2025
The pumpkin would most likely have been stewed, possibly with meat, but pies reflected British heritage and were a common staple in better-off households.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Poorer school districts could also struggle to access the latest AI technology, widening the gap with areas that are better-off, Robin Lake, director of Arizona State University’s Center on Reinventing Public Education, told CNN.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
In the 1870s, workers and domestic servants were still living close to their employers in back alleys and compounds behind the homes of the better-off.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson housing projects were built and black folks settled in, dreaming of moving in with their better-off cousins who lived near Lenox Avenue.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
When New York boldly expanded free preschool a decade ago, classroom quality climbed mostly in better-off neighborhoods, failing to lift poor children.
—Bruce Fuller, Oc Register, 27 Dec. 2025
The pumpkin would most likely have been stewed, possibly with meat, but pies reflected British heritage and were a common staple in better-off households.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Poorer school districts could also struggle to access the latest AI technology, widening the gap with areas that are better-off, Robin Lake, director of Arizona State University’s Center on Reinventing Public Education, told CNN.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
In the 1870s, workers and domestic servants were still living close to their employers in back alleys and compounds behind the homes of the better-off.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for better-off
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Before getting to address eager investors, Musk had to testify to a jury in downtown Oakland in an effort to prove his case and, if successful, potentially throw a major wrench into OpenAI's ambitious plans.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Space Camp officials say registrations have doubled this summer since the successful completion of the lunar flyby mission in April.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Its rapid expansion demonstrates how India’s luxury economy is evolving and how technology is reshaping access to premium experiences for affluent customers worldwide.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The woman soon fixed up John — handsome, affluent, newly single — on a date.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The report found lower- and middle-income consumers were increasingly pulling back on discretionary spending categories like dining and entertainment, while wealthier households — boosted by strong stock market gains and rising home equity values — continue to spend at a healthy pace.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The film, directed by Paul Feig, stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, with Sweeney playing a live-in housemaid on parole for manslaughter who is hired by Seyfried’s wealthy Nina, who has a very shady past of her own.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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On the other hand, especially given that the vote was still restricted to only a small minority of propertied men, the rise of party politics itself sharpened the age-old mistrust of popular judgment as irrational and easily swayed—especially by lies.—
Fara Dabhoiwala,
Harpers Magazine,
4 June 2025
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No one could vote except propertied, head-of-household men.—
Emily McDermott,
ARTnews.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Offal fell out of favor in America for several reasons, including its association with poverty and wartime rationing in the prosperous era that followed World War II, according to The Takeout.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Parting Thoughts The most prosperous will not simply be those who produce the most, but rather, those who can produce the right compounds, at the right quality, at the right scale and with the right cost profile.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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In Morocco, in particular, riads were the grand city homes of well-to-do families.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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And why should well-to-do passengers be getting a free ride?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Want to know my secret for staying comfortable on long travel days?—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Roomier ships offer plenty of deck space, comfortable cabins, and stability on the sea.—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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