of means

idiom

: having wealth or riches
a man/woman of means

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Hayes pleaded guilty to theft of mail matter by officer or employee and unlawful transfer, possession, and use of means of identification on Feb. 7, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release. Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2025 Alongside Dafoe, the standout of the supporting cast is Corrin, playing a devoted mother swathed in the opulent attire of a woman of means, who finds comfort in religion. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 This year, travelers of means will be checking into remote new lodges and upscale all-inclusive resorts, and demanding reasonable prices, relatively speaking. Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Hu was charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and misuse of means of identification. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for of means

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“Of means.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20means. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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