DEEP-POCKETED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

deep-pocketed

adjective

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 The ire of everyday citizens continues to increase against a backdrop of enthusiastic and deep-pocketed Wall Street investors betting artificial intelligence is the economic engine of the future. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 But it was opposed by an array of influential and deep-pocketed groups that represent unions, businesses and fossil fuel companies. — 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

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Adjective

Agnes’s gay son, Oscar, has decided to marry wealthy widow and former lady’s maid Enid, whose social ambitions will benefit from the prestige gloss of Oscar’s last name.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
But there is another ballot measure that also would tax California’s wealthiest citizens that is getting far less attention — and has even garnered support from some billionaires who oppose Proposition 40.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Because the album is rich with melody—because the compositions snake so readily from note to note, compared to Malone’s previous works—inklings of narrative start to seep from the foggy passages.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

The backstory This property has quite the history—originally built in 1868, its roots date back to the Gilded Age era when affluent families summered here (and big names like the Vanderbilts and the Astors took up residence nearby).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Lamont and Republican gubernatorial contender Ryan Fazio, both from the affluent Fairfield County suburb of Greenwich, share the conviction that taxing the rich would spark an exodus of wealthy households from Connecticut.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

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