propertied

Definition of propertiednext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propertied
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Look, the playing fields haven’t been even in decades, the gap between the moneyed schools widening with each passing season.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This stunning lack of trust can be overcome by recognizing that our state government is being paralyzed by partisan conflict and legislative dependence on monied interests.
    — Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Lee won his race after portraying Sosnick as a wealthy outsider with investments in fossil fuel companies such as Chevron and Valero.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Purchasing adjacent properties has become a popular strategy for celebrities and wealthy homebuyers in South Florida looking for space and privacy.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Even here in the Dovners’ affluent apartment, there was no pretending.
    — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Rob Edwards helps affluent families preserve and grow their wealth while turning their Florida move into a strategic wealth advantage.
    — Rob Edwards, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This step-by-step guide will walk you through the basics of how and when to plant garlic in the fall, and teach you how to set your garlic plants up for a successful growing season.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The brand also has a successful beauty business, brought back in-house in 2022.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Improving our communication — sharing important information in a timely manner, supporting the manager in creating clear direction between departments are steps needed to unify our city and have a prosperous future for North Miami Beach.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Trump will contend that destroying Iran's nuclear program and securing military interests in Greenland will result in a safer and more prosperous world, the official said.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Convicted of first-degree murder, breaking and entering and robbery in August 1998, jurors agreed the state proved that Steen had broken into the home of a well-to-do elderly widow, Virginia Frost, two years prior.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, in the early 20th century, many people (especially more well-to-do families) became accustomed to departing inland towns and cities for the summer months to a more summery locale on the coast or at a lake.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Only someone very comfortable, or very dishonest, would pretend the fantasy has no appeal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone who’s owned Birkenstocks is familiar with their remarkably comfortable cork footbeds, which contour to your feet with every step.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Propertied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propertied. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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