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also monied
as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad
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Recent Examples of moneyed
De Blasio campaigned in part on a repudiation of Bloomberg’s embrace of the city’s moneyed elite.
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
When Duncan first read the script for Sirens—a limited series about an assistant, her sister, and a powerful billionaire couple that rule a moneyed summer enclave—Lilly Pulitzer was written into it.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
In August of 1985, the retailer welcomed 80 of its moneyed customers for a Valentino runway fashion show that was inspired by the house’s couture show in Rome that same year.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 June 2025
When Duncan first read the script for Sirens—a limited series about an assistant, her sister, and a powerful billionaire couple that rule a moneyed summer enclave—Lilly Pulitzer was written into it.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
In August of 1985, the retailer welcomed 80 of its moneyed customers for a Valentino runway fashion show that was inspired by the house’s couture show in Rome that same year.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for moneyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed
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The scandal exposed how some wealthy families cheated and bribed to secure spots for their children at elite universities, sparking nationwide outrage over denied opportunities for more deserving students.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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In this creative director, Balenciaga’s parent company Kering has nabbed for itself a top couturier with a pent-up following of wealthy people who will freely spend.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fasano Sardegna, located 15 miles south from the Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, will replicate the character of JHSF’s existing developments and unique holistic approach to catering to the affluent lifestyle.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Initially, Alex Pou worked closely with a Coconut Grove youth-football team, known as the Redskins, whose players were often poached by affluent youth-football leagues from outside the area.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The story has too many rich details to be a lie, and Marlon knows something of woe too.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Moneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moneyed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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