Definition of well-offnext

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Recent Examples of well-off 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 My mother belonged to Mersin’s well-off Christian community, which was mainly of Syrian origin. Joseph O’Neill, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Rural areas also used to be thought of as less financially well-off and therefore less desirable for retailers. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-off
Adjective
  • Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.
    Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Partly because affluent buyers can and are willing to spend more, over one in five homes sold above the asking price in June.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

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“Well-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-off. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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