as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
a well-off couple adopted the baby
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Recent Examples of well-off
Although poor students are disproportionately likely to receive special education in New York City, well-off disabled kids are the ones most acutely driving up the budget.
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Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Communities such as Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Rochester Hills remain relatively well-off, with some of the highest scores on the county’s socioeconomic index.
—Grigoris Argeros, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kims were considered well-off in North Korea, where international humanitarian organizations estimate more than half the population lives in poverty.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Travel, vacations and tickets to live sports events are all increasingly being pursued by only more well-off Americans, some economists have noted.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Yardeni wrote, many are likely to continue receiving financial support from their well-off parents.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
But focusing on integrated schools—especially in the many communities where the demographics conspire against it—can detract from ensuring that the least well-off students receive a quality education.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
In it, the wife (Laura Sosnowski) in a well-off couple is cheating on her husband (Blair Mitchell) with one of his employees (Eric Joshua Valle).
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
How long can Lovo expect the scant well-off Buffs boosters to reach into their pockets and endure such failed expectations?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Communities such as Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Rochester Hills remain relatively well-off, with some of the highest scores on the county’s socioeconomic index.
—Grigoris Argeros, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kims were considered well-off in North Korea, where international humanitarian organizations estimate more than half the population lives in poverty.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Travel, vacations and tickets to live sports events are all increasingly being pursued by only more well-off Americans, some economists have noted.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, Yardeni wrote, many are likely to continue receiving financial support from their well-off parents.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
But focusing on integrated schools—especially in the many communities where the demographics conspire against it—can detract from ensuring that the least well-off students receive a quality education.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
In it, the wife (Laura Sosnowski) in a well-off couple is cheating on her husband (Blair Mitchell) with one of his employees (Eric Joshua Valle).
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
How long can Lovo expect the scant well-off Buffs boosters to reach into their pockets and endure such failed expectations?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-off
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Voters may soon be able to decide whether to impose a one-time tax on the state's wealthiest residents, aimed at raising cash to cope with federal cuts and the state budget deficit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But isn’t this, at least in spirit, what many on the left criticize when wealthy taxpayers find ways to avoid paying more?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The culinary program leans into Ecuadorian heritage, from Galápagos lobster and freshly caught tuna to cheeses aged in volcanic lava tunnels and rich Ecuadorian chocolate desserts.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the District of Columbia, even affluent families have access to two full years of prekindergarten, while neighboring Virginia has a far less robust program.—
Moriah Balingit,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its outdated business model, exorbitant levels of debt, and years of general mismanagement is unloved by investors and out of step with what the market demands today — more premium seating targeting affluent and business travelers.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Well-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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