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as in haves
a wealthy person
that last recession was particularly hard on the poor, but the fat cats barely noticed a dip in their bank accounts
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as in bigs
one of high position or importance within a group
a candidate that has the backing of most of the party's fat cats
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Recent Examples of fat cats
The fat cats in Congress who’ve been making a killing on Wall Street were none too pleased.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Nah, that's for the fat cats and money-grubbers.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Though many corporations could still afford suites, fat cats high-fiving while their employees lost their jobs and their companies were taking bailouts was a bad look.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Nah, that's for the fat cats and money-grubbers.
—Steph Wagner, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Though many corporations could still afford suites, fat cats high-fiving while their employees lost their jobs and their companies were taking bailouts was a bad look.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat cats
Noun
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Tourism and recreation aren’t just nice-to-haves here.—
Shane Weddle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The defending champion Canadians haves shown signs of age and struggled through parts of the tournament.—
John Wawrow,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Johnnies were led by 18 points a piece from bigs Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins, and a 14-point effort from guard Oziyah Sellers.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even their bigs handle the ball like guards.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Actor award went to Amy Madigan, a lone nominee from a horror film who’s swimming against a prevailing current that favors Best Picture heavyweights.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The weekend festival will feature esteemed authors and cultural luminaries, spanning literary heavyweights, performers, celebrity authors, poets, politicians and journalists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Venture capitalists come in all sizes and flavors so damning with a broad brush is unreasonable and inaccurate.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Habib’s inbox filled with requests for new features as well as messages from venture capitalists looking to spin up World Monitor into a full-time business.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Will the Niners spend like big boys and sign Hendrickson, Linderbaum and JFM?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Only little boys are called big boys.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The former actress is at wit’s end because a shifty developer (Billy Carter) with deep pockets and a Russian girlfriend (Elise Kibler) who is besotted with Richard is making moves to reshape the town that will bring on the demise of its struggling theater.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Epaulettes featured at the shoulders to give the look even more dimension, while deep pockets and an extra set of buckles at the cuffs added further elements to the classic piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bruins coach Marco Sturm made some pretty sizable line changes to start the game, plugging in rookie center Minten between David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie to try and coax more production out of his big guns.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team needs that supporting cast clicking at the same time as big guns to create more sustained pressure.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The amendment allows a property owner to put two ADUs or tiny homes on wheels on lots.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fat cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat%20cats. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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