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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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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
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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
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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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The offerings found inside the tombs of the building indicate that their occupants were wealthy and of high social status.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Though Luigi Mangione comes from a wealthy and prominent family, anonymous online donors have chipped in thousands of dollars to fund his legal defense against charges connected to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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But red is also the color of the tunic of cardinals, as well as the velvet cloaks worn throughout history by the great aristocratic families.Laura Tortora, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Early in the design process, the owners told the team about their love of Florence’s Palazzo Tornabuoni, a grand 15th-century aristocratic home that has been reimagined as a 21st-century private-residence club.Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 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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Ultimately, the perennial haves and have-nots will always be a factor too.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The moment is at once rich with relief and freighted with ominousness: Lady Liberty is filmed upside down.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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A little salt balances the sweetness, and chocolate is rich, pleasantly, bitter, sweet and decadent.Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Through the interview and its absurd aftermath, Khalifah satirizes the idea of telling your story as a noble or even politically effective pursuit.Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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That's when noble Sir John makes Claire a proposal — marry him and gain the protection of his good name with the Crown.EW.com, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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From new fund managers to incubation experts, these young venture capitalists are funding the future, one tech startup at a time.Alex Konrad, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Near Stanford University and home to tech executives, venture capitalists and other affluent residents who live in large estates, the Silicon Valley town has claimed the top spot for the fifth straight year.Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
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Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In a sign that the brand is increasingly committed to offering its affluent clientele a lifestyle proposition, Stefano Ricci recently unveiled a penthouse called La Rocca at Tuscan medieval hamlet-turned tony resort destination Castelfalfi.Martino Carrera, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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Even without SoftBank’s deep pockets, OpenAI has had no trouble raising billions in cash.Hayden Field,Kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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The businessman with deep pockets is one of a number of Republican Senate candidates recruited in part for their ability to fund their own campaigns this cycle.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Silk-stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk-stocking. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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