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adjective

ˈsilk-ˈstä-kiŋ How to pronounce silk-stocking (audio)
Definition of silk-stockingnext
1
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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silk stocking

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noun

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
Adjective
The sprawling, silk-stocking firm has helped foster the careers of many young conservative lawyers. — Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 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
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 Bjork, however, went all-in on the look, posing on the cover of Vogue Scandinavia in the blurred tulle Margiela gown with a merkin wig, fashioned from real human hair and painstakingly embroidered to the crotch of an underlaid silk stocking bodysuit. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025 Cousin’s body was sprawled on the bed — nude with a silk stocking tied tightly around her neck. — Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025 Underneath are layers of newspaper clippings about racist terrorism, with a silk stocking stretched over them—an allusion to the girls murdered in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 May 2025 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silk-stocking
  1. wealthy
  2. aristocratic
  3. have
  4. rich
  5. noble
  6. capitalist
  7. affluent
  8. deep pocket
Adjective
  • The pair also meet Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) and her wealthy, deeply suspicious father-in-law William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), who possesses an unusual amount of knowledge about aliens.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond being a relatively wealthy, stable and democratic country with vast fishing grounds, Iceland could have joined the bloc relatively quickly.
    — Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Around them, an aristocratic winemaker defines his legacy, a legendary maître d’hôtel seeks his heir, and a reverent wine critic pursues the sublime.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026
  • By the 20th century, summer excursions to the Highlands were a fixture of the aristocratic calendar, with transatlantic visitors soon joining the English to shoot, fish, and feign indifference to horizontal rain.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of aristocratic
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 have
Adjective
  • Between the classic crossbody design, gold hardware accents, and rich color, this purse is anything but basic.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • For an heir to the throne, however, marrying a woman without royal blood or a noble title was discouraged.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But, of course, Cullen will always be remembered as Optimus Prime, the leader of the noble Autobots in numerous iterations of Transformers lore.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of noble
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
  • Tech Startups By the time Morgan Stanley took Apple public in December 1980 at $22 a share, Rosen was onto his next career as a venture capitalist.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitalist
Adjective
  • This modernist gem, tucked away just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco in the affluent Upper Lucas Valley enclave of San Rafael, carries a dual legacy.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of affluent
Noun
  • 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 pocket

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“Silk-stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silk-stocking. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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