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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the luxurious resort caters exclusively to a silk-stocking clientele
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as in aristocratic
of high birth, rank, or station
detectives assigned to investigate crimes among the silk-stocking types found on the city's gold coast
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as in have
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-stocking
Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The space, built as the Seventh Regiment Armory in 1861, once housed a National Guard troupe known as the silk-stocking unit, whose members came from some of the city’s most influential families (think Vanderbilts and Roosevelts).
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Tweed waistcoats, felt hats, and silk stockings abound.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
The garments hearken to past centuries when the lines between gender were not so fixed, when men wore ruffles and silk stockings and everyone wore wigs and powdered their hair.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2019
Early sales mostly cut into the market for cheaper rayon and cotton stockings, however, giving silk stocking makers time to make the transition.
—Virginia Postrel, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2019
In the 1920s, skirts rose to knee-length, and flappers rolled their silk stockings down to below the knee to flash a bit of skin.
—Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 17 Sep. 2019
Some women painted their legs to look like silk stockings.
—Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019
Your little devil, Love, Frank RALPH: Feb. 8, 1942
Dear John,
Why are the Japs like their silk stockings?
—Jessica Stahl, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2018
Adjective
Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
The space, built as the Seventh Regiment Armory in 1861, once housed a National Guard troupe known as the silk-stocking unit, whose members came from some of the city’s most influential families (think Vanderbilts and Roosevelts).
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Noun
Related Articles Anthony Vaccarello told WWD that the brand’s totally translucent silk stocking extravaganza for fall 2024 was inspired by ideals of fragility, something that surely strikes home for both musicians.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
Tweed waistcoats, felt hats, and silk stockings abound.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2023
The garments hearken to past centuries when the lines between gender were not so fixed, when men wore ruffles and silk stockings and everyone wore wigs and powdered their hair.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2019
Early sales mostly cut into the market for cheaper rayon and cotton stockings, however, giving silk stocking makers time to make the transition.
—Virginia Postrel, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2019
In the 1920s, skirts rose to knee-length, and flappers rolled their silk stockings down to below the knee to flash a bit of skin.
—Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 17 Sep. 2019
Some women painted their legs to look like silk stockings.
—Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019
Your little devil, Love, Frank RALPH: Feb. 8, 1942
Dear John,
Why are the Japs like their silk stockings?
—Jessica Stahl, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silk-stocking
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He’s haunted by killing wealthy villain B.J. Vines (John Diehl) in Season 2, and the Ye’iitsoh has been plaguing him.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of its largest individual donors this election cycle is Chris Larsen, a wealthy tech investor who founded a large cryptocurrency company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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In reality, McArthur was a bull-rider from Clinton and a far cry from the aristocratic type others had pegged him for, Lyons said.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the The Cherry Orchard Ranevskaya and her aristocratic household are confronted by the demands of a changing world.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Children arrive into a trammeling grid of haves and have-nots set up long before their birth, a net that individual struggles serve only to tighten.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the information divide between baseball's haves and have-nots looks even larger as the talent divide on the field.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even those with noble intentions, like Boromir, who dream of wielding it to protect their people, fail to grasp its truth.—
Jon Fleischman,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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Bonhoeffer’s understanding of conscience inspires heroic action: People really can do the most dangerous and noble things — a good reminder in our low, dishonest times.—
David DeCosse,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Frank's financial backers included venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Another prominent Trump donor, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, has similarly criticized the bureau’s efforts to oversee financial technology companies.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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That approach is only possible with very deep pockets.—
Christian Stadler,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Since Mother Nature cannot be sued, utilities make handy scapegoats with deep pockets.—
Jay L. Zagorsky,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Silk-stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk-stocking. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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