moneyed

Example Sentences

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But they weren’t moneyed enough to afford an apartment of their own, so they lived for long stretches with her parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Cronin, who has spoken about wanting to be the moneyed Dodgers of college basketball instead of the cash-strapped Cincinnati Reds, will now be closer to reaching that status thanks to this gift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Mr. Wright keeps tossing in would-be funny denunciations of the moneyed elites that are about as spicy as a bowl of sour cream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

It's Michaela, not Peter, who holds the community’s moneyed congregation in the palm of her hand.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Probably not as privileged as mine, but more moneyed.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein