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
  • 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
Definition of haves
Noun
  • The prevalence of tech firms as hotspots for talent signals a wider boom amid Australia’s startup scene, which in recent years has been attracting attention and investments from venture capitalists.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Venture capitalists are quickly adopting AI for tasks like sourcing and research, with firms leveraging it to structure meeting notes and manage institutional memory.
    — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitalists
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  • Choose from 13 colors and patterns, each with an elastic waistband, deep pockets, and tulip hems.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sports leagues are attracting investors with deep pockets thanks to the expansion of sports media rights, streaming platforms, betting services, and sponsorship revenue, Altrata says.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of deep pockets

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“Silk stockings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk%20stockings. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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