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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
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
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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In a desperate bid to provide for her other seven children, their mother makes a fateful pact with her wealthy employer to give up one of the twins.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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While some of its schools serve wealthy neighborhoods, others are in lower-income, working class communities.—
CODY COPELAND,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2025
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Follow your gallery tour with a visit to another villa that once belonged to an aristocratic family—Villa Medici.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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After her Emmy win for Succession, Snook took home an Olivier for playing all 26 roles in this new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s witty, haunting novel of vanity, aristocratic cruelty, and greed.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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That left a landscape of haves and have-nots, with nearly 200 veteran free agents still unsigned.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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So there is a never-ending dialogue between the haves and don’t-want-to-haves, who each claim a piece of the art.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
5 Aug. 2024
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Photograph: Ninja; Getty Images A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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Chia seeds, like other seeds and nuts, are rich in oils that, when exposed to oxygen, can easily spoil and take on an unpleasant rancid flavor.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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But as his latest shows, noble principles about the protection of wildlife and animals don’t automatically translate to a good screenplay or a watchable movie.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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For spring 2025, Loro Piana switched its focus from cashmere to linen, crowned as the noble fiber of the season.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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The issue was recently catapulted into mainstream consciousness by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration will be heavily influenced by this zero sum narrative, given the prominent role that will be played by technology leaders and venture capitalists.—
Will Knight,
WIRED,
15 Jan. 2025
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With its booming affluent population, China is at the forefront of this transformation, propelling the growth of the luxury vehicle market.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Pacific Palisades is an affluent area where the median home price is more than $3 million, according to JPMorgan.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Rather than confront these powerful institutions at the start, prudent populists begin consolidating their power by taking on more fragile nonstate institutions such as the press, universities, and NGOs that lack deep pockets and powerful defenders.—
Ronald R. Krebs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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Pants with deep pockets: on sale for $29.63 Original price: $34.99 These pants are made of nylon and spandex, giving them a four-way stretch for ultimate comfort.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Silk-stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk-stocking. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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