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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
New Angelenos—relatively moneyed folks likely from the East Coast working in creative spaces like fashion, food, and design that recently discovered the glory of DTLA and have either taken up residence or are now calling SoCal home.
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Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Opus Dei was firmly on the side of the continent’s moneyed élites, and its relationship with John Paul took shape as one of mutual loyalty.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
As Bernie Sanders learned well in 2016 and in 2020, the party is loath to fully embrace a political message that would put it at odds with the moneyed power brokers who hold significant influence in both parties.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 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
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Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
Opus Dei was firmly on the side of the continent’s moneyed élites, and its relationship with John Paul took shape as one of mutual loyalty.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
As Bernie Sanders learned well in 2016 and in 2020, the party is loath to fully embrace a political message that would put it at odds with the moneyed power brokers who hold significant influence in both parties.
—Abby Phillip, Time, 4 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed
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Other Pittsburgh connections to Forbes' list Pittsburgh natives David Tepper and Mark Cuban were on Forbes' latest ranking of the world's wealthiest people.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cliffside lodge offers a front row view of one of the most biologically rich places on the planet, UNESCO’s Vhembe Biosphere Reserve near South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lucky for you, Ortega’s exact carryall is on sale now, along with a range of other rich-girl purses from $84.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rockefeller initially favored the bridge that would have connected the affluent areas of Oyster Bay on Long Island and Rye in Westchester County, but the tide turned as opposition grew.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices are regressive — meaning lower-income people are more likely to spend a higher percentage of their money on fuel than affluent Americans.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Moneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moneyed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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