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 it was opposed by an array of influential and deep-pocketed groups that represent unions, businesses and fossil fuel companies.
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Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The remarks carry particular weight in the art world, where Griffin is among the most active and deep-pocketed buyers globally.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But solving those problems requires serious, private negotiations, especially with an interested and deep-pocketed party.
—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
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The remarks carry particular weight in the art world, where Griffin is among the most active and deep-pocketed buyers globally.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But solving those problems requires serious, private negotiations, especially with an interested and deep-pocketed party.
—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
Adjective
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However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Questions persist about whether a billionaire candidate can effectively represent and prioritize the interests of working-class voters, with concerns that billionaires as a demographic cannot be trusted to champion non-wealthy citizens’ concerns in political leadership.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Edmond Safra was that rich banker.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Its rapid expansion demonstrates how India’s luxury economy is evolving and how technology is reshaping access to premium experiences for affluent customers worldwide.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The woman soon fixed up John — handsome, affluent, newly single — on a date.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Deep-pocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-pocketed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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