as in haves
a wealthy person
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
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Recent Examples of deep pockets
Epaulettes featured at the shoulders to give the look even more dimension, while deep pockets and an extra set of buckles at the cuffs added further elements to the classic piece.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to its innovative design, this find also features a spacious shoe compartment and several deep pockets that can hold a generous amount of clothes.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
And given the financial stakes and the protagonists’ deep pockets, spending could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Post also continues to have an opportunity to win back some of the Washington professional audience that has made Politico and Axios their primary reads, and whose deep pockets and appeal to marketers have financed a generation of news businesses.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
While some large checks have been cut by big names like New York City billionaire Michael Bloomberg and figures well known in the local or national business worlds, others have come from deep pockets that are harder to identify.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Gopoony Queen-Size Waterproof Mattress Pad, $27 with Prime This mattress pad protector has extra-deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 21-inches thick.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Tech enthusiasts and curious people with deep pockets seem to be the target market here, but that’s no surprise for a flagship device pushing this kind of display innovation.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
In addition to its innovative design, this find also features a spacious shoe compartment and several deep pockets that can hold a generous amount of clothes.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
And given the financial stakes and the protagonists’ deep pockets, spending could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Post also continues to have an opportunity to win back some of the Washington professional audience that has made Politico and Axios their primary reads, and whose deep pockets and appeal to marketers have financed a generation of news businesses.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
While some large checks have been cut by big names like New York City billionaire Michael Bloomberg and figures well known in the local or national business worlds, others have come from deep pockets that are harder to identify.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Gopoony Queen-Size Waterproof Mattress Pad, $27 with Prime This mattress pad protector has extra-deep pockets that fit mattresses up to 21-inches thick.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Tech enthusiasts and curious people with deep pockets seem to be the target market here, but that’s no surprise for a flagship device pushing this kind of display innovation.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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Tourism and recreation aren’t just nice-to-haves here.—
Shane Weddle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The defending champion Canadians haves shown signs of age and struggled through parts of the tournament.—
John Wawrow,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 Feb. 2026
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The winners are the venture capitalists.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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