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
With her hands clasped to the sides of her face, the well-to-do woman is said to have demonstrated her request by lifting the corners of her mouth and cheeks.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Meant to accompany the well-to-do traveler, the Overseas debuted in 1996 in stainless steel or solid gold.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Han also plays Lee Min-ho’s well-to-do fiancée in When The Stars Gossip, a space drama was actually filmed two years ago.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The family was well-to-do, and Hantman went to school in Havana, learning English, German, French and Italian.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Meant to accompany the well-to-do traveler, the Overseas debuted in 1996 in stainless steel or solid gold.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
Han also plays Lee Min-ho’s well-to-do fiancée in When The Stars Gossip, a space drama was actually filmed two years ago.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The family was well-to-do, and Hantman went to school in Havana, learning English, German, French and Italian.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-to-do
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He’s haunted by killing wealthy villain B.J. Vines (John Diehl) in Season 2, and the Ye’iitsoh has been plaguing him.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of its largest individual donors this election cycle is Chris Larsen, a wealthy tech investor who founded a large cryptocurrency company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Especially in affluent markets, top psychiatrists and residential programs operate entirely out of pocket.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea benefit from playing in one of the most affluent areas of London; without their generous location, gate receipts would be far lower.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Well-to-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-to-do. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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