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
Bear case: The platform fails to gain traction against larger rivals like Robinhood or well-heeled incumbents.
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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
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
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Still, analysts see growing interest in the market, especially among a younger wealthy pool of buyers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Proposition 50 supporters reported hundreds of thousands of individual donations, while the No camp has relied primarily on a single wealthy donor.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The story has too many rich details to be a lie, and Marlon knows something of woe too.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The start-up comes as the collector car market faces challenges, but is growing as young affluent buyers see them as investments.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The latest news comes from a project a decade in the making and includes affordable housing options in some of Charlotte’s affluent neighborhoods.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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