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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Voters may soon be able to decide whether to impose a one-time tax on the state's wealthiest residents, aimed at raising cash to cope with federal cuts and the state budget deficit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But isn’t this, at least in spirit, what many on the left criticize when wealthy taxpayers find ways to avoid paying more?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Disunion is as rich a vein in American political history as union is.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Only the already-affluent still define it as an opportunity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Raised in Guatemala, my parents were pulled out of school at a young age to work for affluent families.—
Ohanna Carrascoza,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Deep-pocketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-pocketed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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