well-off

Example Sentences

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At a time when the affordability crisis is hitting even well-off Americans, baby boomers are one cohort that is shrugging off the increased cost of living.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Both were left well-off when their father died unexpectedly.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Let’s say I’m a moderately well-off single taxpayer with an income of $200,000, so I will owe about $37K in taxes.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

Timeshares offer a useful litmus test of merely well-off Americans’ confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Mother’s family wasn’t as wealthy, but still fairly well-off, and we’ve listened openmouthed to stories of private balls, dinners and engagement parties with 250 guests.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank