as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the resort caters to a well-heeled clientele that demands the best and has the money to pay for it
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Recent Examples of well-heeled
Charming, well-heeled, and dedicated to raising his daughters to honor the family name, Harris (Dallas) is a hard worker, a loyal husband, and stoic in the face of crisis.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Getting rid of property taxes in particular feels like a sop for the well-heeled.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Above all, the resort captures Dubai’s current zeitgeist, drawing a mix of Emiratis and well-heeled world travelers with its exciting energy, unmatched sense of style, and sprinkling of swagger.
—Nicola Chilton, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This was also an era when only the well-heeled could afford to fly.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2025
The 500,000 square foot al fresco shopping destination is unlike any mall in the U.S. with its uber luxe mix of retailers, koi ponds, palm tree covered parking and well-heeled clientele.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Getting rid of property taxes in particular feels like a sop for the well-heeled.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Above all, the resort captures Dubai’s current zeitgeist, drawing a mix of Emiratis and well-heeled world travelers with its exciting energy, unmatched sense of style, and sprinkling of swagger.
—Nicola Chilton, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This was also an era when only the well-heeled could afford to fly.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2025
The 500,000 square foot al fresco shopping destination is unlike any mall in the U.S. with its uber luxe mix of retailers, koi ponds, palm tree covered parking and well-heeled clientele.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-heeled
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Although not as wealthy as Jackson, Jones has also dug deep into his own pockets to keep his campaign afloat, lending it more than $16 million from his family’s fortune.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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And while organizers worried in 1994 about empty seats because of a lack of American fans, this year fans complain that high ticket costs are making the games affordable only for the ultra wealthy.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Visitors to New Castle, Delaware, are greeted by cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and rich history.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The killing last year stunned an affluent Dallas suburb where the teenagers attended school and quickly drew wider attention, in part over social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Goodrich and prosecutors say the most common profile is a middle-aged, affluent White man who is married with children.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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