SILK STOCKINGS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves can help parents decide where to hold firm and where a splurge might fit within the family budget.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Lumbar support for those of us with a weak core can certainly dial up the comfort level, while footrests and contoured or cushioned seats are other nice-to-haves as well.

— Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

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Tech Week is in full bloom in San Francisco, packing the city’s restaurants this week with venture capitalists and AI founders ebullient about the White House’s stance on regulating artificial intelligence — namely, don’t do it.

— Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Thompson then warned that San Francisco venture capitalists like Jones want to sunset federal programs and privatize Social Security.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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Besides its deep pockets and large user base, OpenAI may have certain advantages in this contest with Jev.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Modernist vests are modeled on vintage duck-hunting garb, the forager pants are sewn with extra-deep pockets, and the garments are made to be loose but heavy enough to withstand a day in the kitchen or scavenging in the mountains.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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