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
The well-heeled have cemented the Paris-London-New York circuit as a must-take pilgrimage.
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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
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
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
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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This girl comes from a wealthy family and told my daughter her parents would get an Airbnb for them and invited her to stay there.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not all past Fed chairs have been vastly wealthy.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the season ends, so, too, does their romance; the couple do not reunite until seven years later, when Laure is at loose ends and Erica is married to a rich man and planning to have children.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under a clear dark sky at Nestldown, representatives of the Los Gatos business community shone like unique stars in tailored suits and dresses of rich satin, tulle and lace.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In this case, these ancient craftsmen figured out how to sparingly use Cinnabar, which spoke less to the affluent family’s budget, but rather a common practice to mix iron oxide and cinnabar that included a primer.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus buyer is typically an affluent, tech forward, and comfort focused individual, often in the 40 to 60 year old range, prioritizing a serene, quiet luxury driving experience, over high performance sporty dynamics.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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