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
  • Plus, a glass-like finish makes this moneyed mani a little more eye-catching.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And while some directors, like Aster and Song, have stayed loyal to the studio, other filmmakers like Eggers and Everything Everywhere All At Once filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert have signed deals with larger, more moneyed operations.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • His playful sophisticated wit was often aimed at his presidency, his wealthy background and occasionally his brothers, Teddy and Bobby.
    John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Rather than spending months researching guides, securing reservations and coordinating domestic flights, affluent guests are increasingly happy to pay for seamless execution and insider access.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • It’s connected to Hibiscus Island, another affluent community of high-end homes.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But there’s a clear pride in how a roll-your-sleeves-up work ethic and a successful youth system have helped pay for what is a hugely welcoming lower-division ground.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, Samuelsen noted that in the past week alone, TWU has gained nearly 400 members, with successful organizing drives for 220 municipal workers in Brick Township, NJ and for about 60 New York City diesel mechanics.
    Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The island’s very existence—a prosperous, democratic Chinese society integrated with the West—offers a stinging rebuke to the claim that authoritarian rule is uniquely suited to the Chinese people.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Memories of paradise Sentir Cubano holds that prosperous paradise so many Cubans remember.
    Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The associated Wall Street boom has bolstered stock portfolios, spurring spending by the well-to-do, which is also increasing demand.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The thing about a bubble, however, is that there’s always something pushing from the outside—in this case, well-to-do parents.
    Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • For example, someone who is comfortable walking for 30 minutes could walk at their usual pace for several minutes, then pick it up for a minute or two before slowing down again.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The latter can be superbly made, and can add something special to the process, but does require a little more practice to get comfortable with.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Propertied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propertied. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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