silk stockings

noun

plural of silk stocking
as in haves
a wealthy person made her reputation as an interior designer for the silk stockings of Nob Hill

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Recent Examples of silk stockings The record also states that the boys were wearing heavy wool coats and silk stockings in the middle of summer in Philly. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes. — Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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  1. haves
  2. capitalists
  3. deep pockets
Noun
  • Control is exercised through shell companies and tax haves in Switzerland led by front men who are dual nationals of Iran residing abroad.
    — Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In a dwindling list of haves, the SEC very much remains a powerbroker.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of haves
Noun
  • If enough people are angry at the greedy capitalists and find a rationale to blame them for their woes, the idea of socialism becomes more attractive.
    — Mike Patton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other aides and crony capitalists in his circles are of a similar age.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitalists
Noun
  • The club has won 27 World Series titles in its history, but none since 2009, despite having deep pockets and a willingness to spend on premier players.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But at a news conference Thursday in Lehigh Acres, DeSantis, who is term-limited, said his comment was based on whether Renner had the resources and deep pockets to win.
    — Paige Stevens, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep pockets

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