as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
a doctor who is now quite well-to-do as a result of his successful medical practice
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Recent Examples of well-to-do
The Land of Long White Cloud is considering relaxing some restrictions and will allow some well-to-do investors to snag property in the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The two-level Royal Loft Suite is geared especially for well-to-do passengers with two bedrooms, a baby grand piano, a private Jacuzzi and panoramic views out of the two-level windows.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Thus, gilt has been applied to all manner of ornaments and architectural detailing in the homes of the historical well-to-do.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025
After his departure, the family lived in a nice apartment in a well-to-do Roman neighborhood.
—Massimo Calabresi, Time, 24 July 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The two-level Royal Loft Suite is geared especially for well-to-do passengers with two bedrooms, a baby grand piano, a private Jacuzzi and panoramic views out of the two-level windows.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Thus, gilt has been applied to all manner of ornaments and architectural detailing in the homes of the historical well-to-do.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025
After his departure, the family lived in a nice apartment in a well-to-do Roman neighborhood.
—Massimo Calabresi, Time, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-to-do
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For perspective, the net worth of the seven wealthiest people in the world--all AI luminaries including Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang--exceeds $2 trillion, close to the GDP of Canada.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a recent interview with The School of Hard Knocks, a popular social-media channel known for interviewing wealthy entrepreneurs, Repole shared his contrarian view on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the brutal realities that most success stories gloss over.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The radical left of the 1960s and ’70s was overwhelmingly populated by college students, many of them affluent, being taught by America’s elite educators.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Burton said smaller and less affluent countries showcase their land conservation and environmental protection strategies too.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Well-to-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-to-do. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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