PROPERTIED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

propertied

adjective

Definition of propertied

as in better-off

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Recent Examples of propertied Those writing the new constitution determined that men of substance, the wealthy, could be counted on to vote for men of good character who would end the chaos in the country and protect the interests of the propertied classes. — Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024 Edward Gibbon, who was ultimately elected to the UK Parliament, was born into a propertied English family that had lost most of its fortune in the South Sea Bubble of the 1720s but later regained it. — Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023 Until quite recently, the club also refused to admit show people, who started displacing oilmen as the West Side’s propertied class in the 1910s. — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 June 2023

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After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.

— 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

Definition of better-off

Adjective

Marbella is once again attracting a moneyed, glamorous crowd, with sybaritic beach clubs, fashion pop-ups, standout restaurants, and sprawling spas that promise head-to-toe pampering.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Bishop follows homicide detective Bishop Graves (Joel Kinnaman) – brilliant, battle-scarred – will put all of his skills to the test in the hunt for an elusive killer targeting San Francisco’s moneyed class.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Definition of moneyed

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Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Partly because affluent buyers can and are willing to spend more, over one in five homes sold above the asking price in June.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Definition of affluent

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Led by Nasser Larguet, a Moroccan coach who had spent most of his career working inside some of France’s most successful academies, the academy instilled a methodology that eventually created better facilities and coaching in the country.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The simultaneous girls’ night is only slightly more successful.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Definition of successful

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Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.

— Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
The first half, which takes place in 1923-24, revolves around Tatos Cartozian, a prosperous rug merchant living with his family in Portland, Ore.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of prosperous

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Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a man and woman were found fatally shot inside a Westwood home early Friday, sending shock waves through the well-to-do neighborhood.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
If stocks keep rising or move sideways, the well-to-do consumer can support the economy.

— Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of well-to-do

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Some older employees who have benefited from a booming stock market may be retiring feeling comfortable with their 401(k)s, though that doesn’t explain why the participation rate for people ages 25 to 55 has fallen.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Campers can keep the interior at a comfortable sleeping temperature, use the lights and audio system, and plug into the van for operating appliances like coffeemakers and blenders.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

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