Definition of well-offnext

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Recent Examples of well-off Experts have, however, raised concerns that the initiative could disproportionately benefit well-off Americans. Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 July 2026 There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Kyiv has focused many of its attacks on refineries and storage facilities supplying gas to Moscow’s residents, likely looking to impose as big of a cost on Russia’s most influential and well-off populace. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2026 And many of the ones who can certainly can’t afford not to sell if some well-off New Yorkers, or techsters from Silicon Valley, or Hollywood types want to give them a month of bills for their tickets. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-off
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Adjective
  • At its heart are two families on different sides of a financial divide who intersect when Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong), a documentary filmmaker married to a wealthy heir, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), attempts to make a film about labor strife.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • He is soon revealed to be Ye-ji’s husband, a wealthy businessman who exudes the breezy confidence that usually comes with money and privilege.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • And the following books represent a rich range of literary earnestness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Financial details are not been disclosed but sources describe it as a rich deal, with the streamer buying the short story for $1M+ in addition to a script commitment to the adaptation, penned by Binge.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Redwood’s affluent clients are prioritizing the comfort that fall offers, both through lower temperatures and fewer crowds.
    Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to settle in the Cotswolds, an affluent countryside region in south-central England, located about two hours outside London.
    Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Well-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-off. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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