as in haves
a wealthy person
made her reputation as an interior designer for the silk stockings of Nob Hill
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Recent Examples of silk stockings
In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes.
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Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silk stockings
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The statement is one among many hard-hitting aphorisms that ring devastatingly true for the state of our current world, as late-stage capitalism widens the gap between haves and have-nots, creating unsustainable conditions for millions of people.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Charging for parking moves us toward a system of haves and have-nots, where access to public spaces depends on your ability to pay.—
Mandy Havlik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The donors are a who’s who of tech leaders, venture capitalists and other leaders in the gig, gaming, digital media and AI defense fields.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Sophisticated venture capitalists often invest only after entrepreneurs demonstrate proof, traction, asymmetry, or exceptional founder capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Much of that is being underwritten by three pro-Israel billionaires with deep pockets, including GOP megadonors Paul Singer and John Paulson.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Its business model is based on private ownership, presumably for people with very deep pockets, rather than public transport and ride share.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Silk stockings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk%20stockings. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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