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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Set in the lush forests and fields of northeastern France, this excitingly offbeat first feature from Sarah Arnold depicts a gory factional war between hunters and farmers, haves and have-nots, with one depressed fish-out-of-water gendarme caught in the middle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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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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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Sean Neville, who cofounded the stablecoin giant Circle, has raised another stash of capital from top-flight venture capitalists.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
20 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 28 May. 2026.
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