HIGH ROLLERS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

high rollers

noun

plural of high roller

as in fritterers

someone who spends money freely or foolishly in the carefree environment of a vacation, even a person of modest means has the urge to play the high roller

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Recent Examples of high rollers Her main rival for that was the raucous set from George Wallace, who partly brought the house down with a bit about jokes for the high rollers in the front row versus the nosebleed seats. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Throughout the year, these frugal teams have accomplished quite a bit while matching up against the league’s high rollers. — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 At a recent economic forum, Hill said high rollers are continuing to visit the city but lower-income visitors are not. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The best buyers were Russian noblemen, high rollers who used the glossy fur to line the collars of their winter overcoats. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 The kind of one-on-one coaching high rollers get at physical tables, in his telling, becomes available to anyone on the site. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 There’s no special plaque or a wing at the museum for these high rollers of rock — just bragging rights of influence and popularity. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026 Previously, this area was reserved for high rollers. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026

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On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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In an election defined by affordability concerns, a climate group is emerging as one of the biggest independent spenders in support of Democrats this year.

— Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Why is one of the rich world's biggest public spenders again on fire?

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

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