often capitalized
: a young college-educated adult who is employed in a well-paying profession and who lives and works in or near a large city
Examples of yuppie in a Sentence
Her friends are just a bunch of yuppies.
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American Psycho, which stars Christian Bale as a sociopathic yuppie, was one of Theroux’s first major roles, though the now-iconic scene did not give him an appreciation for watermarks and subtle off-white coloring.
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James Grebey, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Set in 1987, Mary Harron' satirical commentary on yuppie culture — based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel of the same name — is just as potent as ever.
—Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
American Psycho has cemented its status in pop culture over the years for its satire of slasher films and yuppie culture, as well as stellar performances by Bale and his costars — including the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and more.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Why was 30-year-old Justin such a good Wall Street yuppie?
—James Grebey, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
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James Grebey, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Set in 1987, Mary Harron' satirical commentary on yuppie culture — based on Bret Easton Ellis' 1991 novel of the same name — is just as potent as ever.
—Johnny Loftus, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
American Psycho has cemented its status in pop culture over the years for its satire of slasher films and yuppie culture, as well as stellar performances by Bale and his costars — including the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and more.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Why was 30-year-old Justin such a good Wall Street yuppie?
—James Grebey, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for yuppie
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“Yuppie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuppie. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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