well-heeled
Example Sentences
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Even his working-class credentials came under attack; the scion of a well-heeled family, Platner attended boarding school and got $200,000 from his dad to buy a house.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Middle-class tourists are still holding out for travel deals, but the museum has increased its staff to accommodate strong demand from well-heeled visitors, Hemphill said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The well-heeled enthusiast will be able to drive an hour from Los Angeles, or land at the nearby airfield or helipad, grab their car from the garage and burn rubber at Willow Springs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
We’ve already seen bullish corporate perspectives from retailers, credit card issuers and hotels; given Costco’s slightly more well-heeled core shoppers, there’s a decent chance it will echo that sentiment.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
There had been a time when many people knew of his shop: Arab merchants, French and English geologists, German soldiers who were always well-heeled.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
