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 family was well-to-do, and Hantman went to school in Havana, learning English, German, French and Italian.
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
On Thursday night, during a raucous town hall meeting in the well-to-do suburb of Roswell, about 20 miles north of the C.D.C., Representative Rich McCormick, a Republican, backed the White House.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
As the calls occurred, Alexis was driving from the well-to-do suburb of Pétionville, passing the landmark Hexagon building that houses the Brazilian Embassy, en route to the presidential palace.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Sweeney plays Millie, a struggling young woman who finds a fresh start as a housemaid to the wealthy and well-to-do couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
On Thursday night, during a raucous town hall meeting in the well-to-do suburb of Roswell, about 20 miles north of the C.D.C., Representative Rich McCormick, a Republican, backed the White House.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
As the calls occurred, Alexis was driving from the well-to-do suburb of Pétionville, passing the landmark Hexagon building that houses the Brazilian Embassy, en route to the presidential palace.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Sweeney plays Millie, a struggling young woman who finds a fresh start as a housemaid to the wealthy and well-to-do couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar).
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Jan. 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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But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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