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Recent Examples of well-heeled Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 July 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 The San Francisco Peninsula that Mayor Antonio López referred to is home to Stanford University, the opulent town of Atherton and well-heeled Palo Alto. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024 The price point of Universal Genève watches certainly isn’t in line with LVMH’s luxury lineup, but there’s no denying this brand’s importance to both entry-level and well-heeled collectors alike. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-heeled
Adjective
  • The Valkyries have drawn a different audience from the one that usually brings a wealthy, corporate vibe to this same arena.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • If Musk and his fans are right, Musk would become far wealthier even without any additional shares of Tesla stock.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Yet Curia Capital finds only about 25% of affluent women feel comfortable managing investments compared to 40% of men.
    Joyce Marter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • North America is the largest market, largely due to its concentration of affluent consumers.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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