as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the resort caters to a well-heeled clientele that demands the best and has the money to pay for it
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The 500,000 square foot al fresco shopping destination is unlike any mall in the U.S. with its uber luxe mix of retailers, koi ponds, palm tree covered parking and well-heeled clientele.
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Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The San Francisco Peninsula that Mayor Antonio López referred to is home to Stanford University, the opulent town of Atherton and well-heeled Palo Alto.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
The price point of Universal Genève watches certainly isn’t in line with LVMH’s luxury lineup, but there’s no denying this brand’s importance to both entry-level and well-heeled collectors alike.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
The San Francisco Peninsula that Mayor Antonio López referred to is home to Stanford University, the opulent town of Atherton and well-heeled Palo Alto.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
The price point of Universal Genève watches certainly isn’t in line with LVMH’s luxury lineup, but there’s no denying this brand’s importance to both entry-level and well-heeled collectors alike.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
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