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.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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.
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Thomas Black,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2025
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
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Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2025
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
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
Read on to find out where the well-heeled are choosing to settle down in 2025.
—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-heeled
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Now, even wealthy patients come because of the quality.
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Most people associate Chicago’s North Shore with suburban wealth, but the city’s wealthiest suburb sits to the west.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.
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Villalba had been staying in the apartment complex in El Chicó, an affluent neighborhood north of Bogotá, Colombia, since June 3, and she was scheduled to check out on June 21, reported local outlets El Tiempo and El País.
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“Well-heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-heeled. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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