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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
Figures like Kentucky governor Andy Beshear and Maryland governor Wes Moore have made trips to Southern California in recent weeks to break bread with the moneyed crowd and pitch operatives.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2025
That’s attracted a diverse crowd, including moneyed interests — among them health data startups, artificial intelligence firms, drug manufacturers and even fast-food companies.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
In essence, Paris advocated for the executors to conduct themselves with a more rigorous sense of responsibility with respect to her father's moneyed estate.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
The court seems inclined to side with the neighborhood’s moneyed families and hip businesses, especially after the plaintiffs show a video of a woman ODing and screaming, right outside the church, in full public view.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moneyed
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2025
That’s attracted a diverse crowd, including moneyed interests — among them health data startups, artificial intelligence firms, drug manufacturers and even fast-food companies.
—Ali Swenson, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025
In essence, Paris advocated for the executors to conduct themselves with a more rigorous sense of responsibility with respect to her father's moneyed estate.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
The court seems inclined to side with the neighborhood’s moneyed families and hip businesses, especially after the plaintiffs show a video of a woman ODing and screaming, right outside the church, in full public view.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed
Adjective
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Founded in 1951, this was a see-and-be-seen destination for wealthy American travelers and avid sportfishers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hiring an experienced guide, such as Eduard Casajuana at Mallorcalpina or Pep Platel at ViuAventura, will result in a richer overall experience.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even so, Jeff Bellisario, executive director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, said that spreading events and hotel stays across the region meant that a largely affluent group of football fans spent in different cities rather than only a small geographic area, as with most Super Bowls.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leff says that catering to a more affluent customer, as in the case of Hyatt Hotels, may offer operators more latitude to eliminate breakfast.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Moneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moneyed. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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