propertied

adjective

Definition of propertiednext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propertied
  1. better-off
  2. moneyed
  3. wealthy
  4. affluent
  5. successful
  6. prosperous
  7. well-to-do
  8. comfortable
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
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
Adjective
  • Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of wealthy
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • The system’s successful tests advance it toward operational capability.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • Having someone who’s come from the curatorial world was really meaningful and has proven to be incredibly successful.
    — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of successful
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • From the uber-soft pillows and crisp, cool sheets to the big fluffy robe and cozy slippers, the best hotels in the world know a thing or two about keeping their guests comfortable.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • While my wife and I went sightseeing, the JW team made sure my in-laws were comfortable, checked on, and treated with genuine care.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of comfortable

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