as in haves
a wealthy person
argued that the deep pockets will benefit most from the tax cuts
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deep pockets
The top features a button keyhole opening for extra breathability, while the shorts have deep pockets and an elastic waistband with a drawstring for a custom fit and easy on-and-off at the pool.
—
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Most of that has come from their own deep pockets and fueled a barrage of attack ads across Georgia.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The sky-high prices in New York reflect the fact that the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals this century, the Garden is one of the most iconic venues in the world, and the region is home to plenty of sports fans with deep pockets.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Projects that used to require deep pockets and an extensive bench of senior engineers are now viable with a fraction of the time and resources.
—Tiago Azevedo, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And investors and pharmaceutical companies with deep pockets are chasing after them, creating one of the hottest corners of dealmaking in the industry.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
There’s also buzz about Salt Lake City being a heavy favorite in the race for expansion, thanks largely to the Millers’ deep pockets.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The current would-be investors in a Sacramento ballclub believe that publicity and a wide search will ultimately help their goal for someone with deep pockets.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Most of that has come from their own deep pockets and fueled a barrage of attack ads across Georgia.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Need deep pockets or European sizes?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The sky-high prices in New York reflect the fact that the Knicks haven’t been to the NBA Finals this century, the Garden is one of the most iconic venues in the world, and the region is home to plenty of sports fans with deep pockets.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Projects that used to require deep pockets and an extensive bench of senior engineers are now viable with a fraction of the time and resources.
—Tiago Azevedo, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
And investors and pharmaceutical companies with deep pockets are chasing after them, creating one of the hottest corners of dealmaking in the industry.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
There’s also buzz about Salt Lake City being a heavy favorite in the race for expansion, thanks largely to the Millers’ deep pockets.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The current would-be investors in a Sacramento ballclub believe that publicity and a wide search will ultimately help their goal for someone with deep pockets.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep pockets
Noun
-
Trepidation over what the IPOs will do to affordability in the region is quickly making San Francisco a tale of two cities--one of the stocks-haves and have-nots.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
-
On the other hand, these returns are extremely concentrated, and the venture haves will have more, while the have-nots will have even less.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
Companies are reliant on the university to startup pipeline, and investors and venture capitalists follow university research clusters.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
-
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deep pockets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep%20pockets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
