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
This would be an expensive deficit-expanding tax cut for folks in blue states that are relatively well-to-do.
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Courtesy Francine Sohn The Palisades Fire, now one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles history, began in the backyard of Palisades Highlands, a secluded and well-to-do community overlooking the coast between Malibu and Santa Monica.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Francis was born around 1181, in Assisi in central Italy, the son of a well-to-do merchant named Pietro di Bernardone.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
At the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, the lobby of the hotel has turned into an evacuation zone for some of Los Angeles’ most well-to-do residents.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Courtesy Francine Sohn The Palisades Fire, now one of the most destructive natural disasters in Los Angeles history, began in the backyard of Palisades Highlands, a secluded and well-to-do community overlooking the coast between Malibu and Santa Monica.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
Francis was born around 1181, in Assisi in central Italy, the son of a well-to-do merchant named Pietro di Bernardone.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
At the bottom of the Hollywood Hills, the lobby of the hotel has turned into an evacuation zone for some of Los Angeles’ most well-to-do residents.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-to-do
Adjective
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Democrats are likely to vote in lockstep against the legislation, seeing it as primarily benefiting the very wealthy.—
Axios,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump said the gold card program would be open for wealthy people, such as Russian oligarchs, to apply.—
Scott Murdoch,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For too long, many of us in the marketing industry have been complacent, talking a good game about this fabled cohort of affluent, life-affirming oldies.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But as Times reporter Liam Dillon chronicled this week, some residents and leaders are signaling familiar opposition to new affordable housing, as others suggest making the affluent enclave more exclusive.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Well-to-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-to-do. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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