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also monied
as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
luxury goods that are purchased mainly by moneyed tourists from abroad
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Recent Examples of moneyed
While 2025 started off with something of a kick as investors hoped the second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump would lead to more business-friendly policies, Trump leaned in heavily on tariffs and spooked the moneyed crowd with a trade war.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Both share a taste for the refined leisure of the moneyed global elite — golf for Trump, fly fishing for Ramaphosa.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The Sirens team turned their eyes (and lenses) southwest, landing upon another gorgeous spot on the Atlantic shoreline that exuded the combination of natural beauty and moneyed opulence favored by the old-money dynasties of the East Coast.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 May 2025
When Devon boards the ferry bound for her sister’s place of employment, a fictional island clearly meant to evoke moneyed havens like Martha’s Vineyard, she’s surrounded by such a ubiquitous uniform of Lilly Pulitzer pastels that the effect is Stepford-esque.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2025
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Both share a taste for the refined leisure of the moneyed global elite — golf for Trump, fly fishing for Ramaphosa.
—Lydia Polgreen, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The Sirens team turned their eyes (and lenses) southwest, landing upon another gorgeous spot on the Atlantic shoreline that exuded the combination of natural beauty and moneyed opulence favored by the old-money dynasties of the East Coast.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 May 2025
When Devon boards the ferry bound for her sister’s place of employment, a fictional island clearly meant to evoke moneyed havens like Martha’s Vineyard, she’s surrounded by such a ubiquitous uniform of Lilly Pulitzer pastels that the effect is Stepford-esque.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moneyed
Adjective
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Prices in the broader Dubai property market are rising as the city attracts wealthy residents and investors, while also incentivizing new home ownership with fee discounts and low mortgage rates.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Although wealthier residents may have the means to build predator-proof enclosures, others lack the financial or institutional support to do the same.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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As for Latin America, Sao Paulo and Mexico City experienced the steepest declines, falling out of favor among the affluent elite.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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The strategy angered many community groups and activists, who said TIF financing is supposed to be reserved for blighted communities, not affluent areas like Lincoln Park.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Moneyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moneyed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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