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
The soft, stretchy pants boast deep pockets for holding your phone, wallet, and favorite plane snacks, while the form-fitting long-sleeve top is even versatile enough to be worn with jeans, trousers, or any other pants in your suitcase.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Due to the inevitable cost overruns, ultra-deep pockets would be needed.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Most are in the hands of denim enthusiasts and denim collectors with deep pockets.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Given deep pockets, don’t be surprised to see an Apollo, Blackstone or other firm in the mix.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The best known of the BCI companies—thanks to the ubiquitous presence and deep pockets of its founder, Elon Musk—is Neuralink, based in Fremont, Calif.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s nothing more exhausting than wrestling a mattress pad over the corners of your mattress, but this one’s deep pockets can fit mattresses up to 16 inches thick.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
This week, at the annual Future Investment Initiative in the same location, the scale, ambition and deep pockets behind the project came into clearer focus.
—Tala Alrajjal, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Due to the inevitable cost overruns, ultra-deep pockets would be needed.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Most are in the hands of denim enthusiasts and denim collectors with deep pockets.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Given deep pockets, don’t be surprised to see an Apollo, Blackstone or other firm in the mix.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2025
The best known of the BCI companies—thanks to the ubiquitous presence and deep pockets of its founder, Elon Musk—is Neuralink, based in Fremont, Calif.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s nothing more exhausting than wrestling a mattress pad over the corners of your mattress, but this one’s deep pockets can fit mattresses up to 16 inches thick.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
This week, at the annual Future Investment Initiative in the same location, the scale, ambition and deep pockets behind the project came into clearer focus.
—Tala Alrajjal, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
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This is not a problem of haves versus have-nots.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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,
5 Nov. 2025
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Focused on education, its mission is to make quantum technology more widely understood among venture capitalists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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