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well-to-do
[wel-tuh-doo]
adjective
prosperous; rich.
Synonyms: , ,
well-to-do
adjective
moderately wealthy
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-to-do1
Example Sentences
"We need a system that ensures access for the poor and prevents misuse by the well-to-do."
Under the current system, the president says, judges routinely spring organized crime figures, tax cheats and other well-to-do criminals, while impunity for murder and other crimes is the norm.
In effect, Kennedy isn't banning the vaccine — he's just making sure that only well-to-do people like himself have access.
Fender’s also made waves with his comments regarding the class dynamics of a music industry he believes is “rigged” in favor of the well-to-do.
The Lady was established in 1885 by Thomas Gibson Bowles, as a magazine for gentlewomen, a weekly guide to navigating the social minefield of well-to-do British life.
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