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
Through the war, the well-to-do English reader with two pounds, twelve shilling and six pence to spare could follow news from this faraway land across a series of maps.
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April White,
JSTOR Daily,
17 June 2026
The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
The six-part followed as Wright’s Laura, a well-to-do London art dealer, who loses her grip on reality when her precious son Daniel (Davidson) brings home new girlfriend Cherry (Cooke).
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Most of the people making money at auctions are the already well-to-do, the company says.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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April White,
JSTOR Daily,
17 June 2026
The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
The six-part followed as Wright’s Laura, a well-to-do London art dealer, who loses her grip on reality when her precious son Daniel (Davidson) brings home new girlfriend Cherry (Cooke).
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Most of the people making money at auctions are the already well-to-do, the company says.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-to-do
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-to-do
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Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
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Some wealthy suburbs were too small for the MoneyLion ranking.
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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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