as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
the economy was in recession, but the fat-cat financiers on Wall Street didn't seem to be suffering
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as in have
a wealthy person
that last recession was particularly hard on the poor, but the fat cats barely noticed a dip in their bank accounts
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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
a candidate that has the backing of most of the party's fat cats
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Recent Examples of fat-cat
Ian Johnson, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Hobbs has an untold vendetta against the fat cats who run the company, and Quinn, the firm’s only female manager, is consistently getting passed up for promotions that go to inferior men.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
But what if fat cats’ feet could be held to the fire?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Poor poll numbers caused panicky Democratic Party oligarchs and fat cat donors to oust him as their candidate.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
But in numerous cases, landholders were not exactly fat cats.
—Ian Johnson, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
Hobbs has an untold vendetta against the fat cats who run the company, and Quinn, the firm’s only female manager, is consistently getting passed up for promotions that go to inferior men.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
But what if fat cats’ feet could be held to the fire?
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Poor poll numbers caused panicky Democratic Party oligarchs and fat cat donors to oust him as their candidate.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for fat-cat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat-cat
Adjective
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He’s haunted by killing wealthy villain B.J. Vines (John Diehl) in Season 2, and the Ye’iitsoh has been plaguing him.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of its largest individual donors this election cycle is Chris Larsen, a wealthy tech investor who founded a large cryptocurrency company.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Children arrive into a trammeling grid of haves and have-nots set up long before their birth, a net that individual struggles serve only to tighten.—
Benjamin Kunkel,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the information divide between baseball's haves and have-nots looks even larger as the talent divide on the field.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Venture capitalist David Sacks, recently named as President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar, is a limited partner in projects by local developer Brick & Timber Collective, according to loan documents and people familiar with the matter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Figures like venture capitalist Bryan Johnson have gone viral for undergoing treatments like plasma transfusions to extend his life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Harry heads back to the yard, where a group of Kevin's Czechoslovakian hired heavies are preparing for war.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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On Twin Peaks, Strong plays Jones, the right-hand woman for one of the series’ heavies.—
Drew Mackie,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But in less affluent districts, property tax revenue is relatively low, so funding from the state makes up a more significant portion of the district’s budget.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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Tweed waistcoats, felt hats, and silk stockings abound.—
Bob Sorokanich,
Robb Report,
17 Sep. 2023
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Auburn has reached its second national semifinal ever, off the strength of unanimous All-American big Johni Broome and the cadre of good shooters in his orbit.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In sharp contrast to Chattanooga, the Anteaters are led by a duo of senior bigs, with 7-foot center Bent Leuchten leading the team with 15.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, pairing with senior forward Devin Tillis, who's averaged 13.5 points and 7.8 rebounds.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Fat-cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat-cat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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