propertied

adjective

Definition of propertiednext
as in better-off

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Recent Examples of propertied Those writing the new constitution determined that men of substance, the wealthy, could be counted on to vote for men of good character who would end the chaos in the country and protect the interests of the propertied classes. — Christine Adams / Made By History, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024 Edward Gibbon, who was ultimately elected to the UK Parliament, was born into a propertied English family that had lost most of its fortune in the South Sea Bubble of the 1720s but later regained it. — Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023 Until quite recently, the club also refused to admit show people, who started displacing oilmen as the West Side’s propertied class in the 1910s. — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 16 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propertied
  1. better-off
  2. moneyed
  3. wealthy
  4. affluent
  5. successful
  6. prosperous
  7. well-to-do
  8. comfortable
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  • After all, these programs helped to create the class of better-off retirees who fund the group today.
    — Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Lower earners historically see higher rates of inflation than their better-off counterparts, said Morgan Stanley economist Heather Berger.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of better-off
Adjective
  • Arthur Ashe Stadium, the highest-capacity arena in tennis, is halfway through an $800 million renovation, which will reconfigure it toward the premium hospitality that the USTA says its most moneyed customers demand.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, a glass-like finish makes this moneyed mani a little more eye-catching.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of moneyed
Adjective
  • The pair also meet Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) and her wealthy, deeply suspicious father-in-law William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), who possesses an unusual amount of knowledge about aliens.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond being a relatively wealthy, stable and democratic country with vast fishing grounds, Iceland could have joined the bloc relatively quickly.
    — Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wealthy
Adjective
  • This modernist gem, tucked away just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco in the affluent Upper Lucas Valley enclave of San Rafael, carries a dual legacy.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affluent
Adjective
  • In other words, the most successful sporting siblings preserve their emotional bonds.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, successful commercial property management is built around business relationships rather than transaction management.
    — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of successful
Adjective
  • Maps from the period indicate a burial space near the prosperous home of Quakers James and Ann Whitall, whose property had been seized to construct Fort Mercer.
    — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In his view, a prosperous society was teetering on the edge of a meaningful shift toward communitarianism before being yanked back.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of prosperous
Adjective
  • Paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depict well-to-do folks sporting eyeglasses — including Benjamin Franklin, who invented bifocals.
    — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ella Beatty plays the daughter of a well-to-do New England family who develops a close relationship with her maid after abuse from her parents.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of well-to-do
Adjective
  • This year’s Labor Day travel deals stretch well beyond the basics, with savings on airfare, hotels, cruises, train journeys, luggage, outdoor gear, and accessories that make getting from here to there more comfortable.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the wake of Antonio Silva’s move to the Premier League, Benfica should suit Circati, who is also comfortable moving the ball forward through adventurous carries and long passes from defence.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfortable

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“Propertied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propertied. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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