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
Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 May 2024
Bill Murray has previously played America’s fat cat in Garfield: The Movie in 2004 and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
But the army of fat cats did not come to Virginia Beach simply to save the state.
—Norman J. Ornstein, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2023
There’s no angry condemnation of Wall Street fat cats here; just plenty of quirkiness around the edges, not least of all from the late Willie Garson as Bomer’s street contact.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
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There were six movie adaptations along the way in an attempt to revive the popularity of the beloved fat cat, including the live-action Garfield: The Movie released in 2004, and the subsequent Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 May 2024
Bill Murray has previously played America’s fat cat in Garfield: The Movie in 2004 and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties in 2006.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
But the army of fat cats did not come to Virginia Beach simply to save the state.
—Norman J. Ornstein, The New Republic, 31 Oct. 2023
There’s no angry condemnation of Wall Street fat cats here; just plenty of quirkiness around the edges, not least of all from the late Willie Garson as Bomer’s street contact.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat-cat
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In a desperate bid to provide for her other seven children, their mother makes a fateful pact with her wealthy employer to give up one of the twins.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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While some of its schools serve wealthy neighborhoods, others are in lower-income, working class communities.CODY COPELAND, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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That left a landscape of haves and have-nots, with nearly 200 veteran free agents still unsigned.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 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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Chia seeds, like other seeds and nuts, are rich in oils that, when exposed to oxygen, can easily spoil and take on an unpleasant rancid flavor.Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
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The issue was recently catapulted into mainstream consciousness by venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration will be heavily influenced by this zero sum narrative, given the prominent role that will be played by technology leaders and venture capitalists.Will Knight, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Not without consequence, of course, and not just from New York heavies—in his years of flouting the conventions of etiquette in the bush, around animals, whether while making images or just out wandering, Peter was not entirely unscathed.Chris Wallace, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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But at six-foot-two, with the big, square features and the theatrical presence of a human monolith, Chen looks as well as buzzes like the authority figures and heavies that are a star basso’s ticket to the really big time.airmail.news, airmail.news, 7 Dec. 2024
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With the region’s young, affluent population driving this growth, Valentino’s accessories lines—featuring the iconic Rockstud, VLogo, and Crystal VLogo Stud collections—are well positioned to resonate with this demographic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Once the home of affluent merchants, the 140-year-old estate has been renovated into the 22-key Azumi Setoda.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 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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Boost from the bigs Jonathan Isaac and Wendell Carter Jr. were aggressive on offense from the jump.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Broome, Auburn has one of the most skilled bigs in the country.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Fat-cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat-cat. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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