as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
thanks to a deep-pocketed benefactor, she can pursue her dream of becoming an artist without worrying about how to pay the rent
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Recent Examples of deep-pocketed
But solving those problems requires serious, private negotiations, especially with an interested and deep-pocketed party.
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Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His withdrawal will please Mamdani’s powerful and deep-pocketed opponents, who have been trying to consolidate the field against the young candidate before November.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
But increasing numbers of deep-pocketed, avid collectors are creating more opportunities for sellers and brokers.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His withdrawal will please Mamdani’s powerful and deep-pocketed opponents, who have been trying to consolidate the field against the young candidate before November.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
But increasing numbers of deep-pocketed, avid collectors are creating more opportunities for sellers and brokers.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep-pocketed
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The tech mogul has admitted to meeting Epstein over dinner several times to discuss the prospect of convincing the latter’s wealthy connections to donate to global health initiatives.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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George Welsh’s father, James, was a prominent and wealthy real estate magnate in Kansas City.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Surprisingly, there are a few dresses worn by society figures of a bygone age when Denver was an up-and-coming metropolis, made rich by mining and the westward expansion of American culture.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, rich and liberal Harvard joined the cost-cutting trend.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its location in one of the state’s most affluent coastal cities is one notable aspect.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The series, which stars and is executive produced by Hamm, follows his character, a divorced and jobless hedge fund manager who turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors in an affluent suburb.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Deep-pocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-pocketed. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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