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socialite

noun

so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
Synonyms of socialitenext
: a socially prominent person

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The socialite previously shared with PEOPLE a few tips that have kept their relationship strong. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 Over the years, the British socialite had the earrings remade on two separate occasions, using an array of diamond cuts, from half-moon and trapeze, to baguette, and emerald. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 In 1979, Lail was working as Robert Mondavi’s personal assistant and was present at a lunch that included Mondavi, his wife Margrit, and San Francisco socialite and author Pat Montandon. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025 Things turn sour, though, when a jealous socialite threatens to expose Neve's true identity and destroy her life. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socialite

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of socialite was in 1909

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“Socialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialite. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

socialite

noun
so·​cial·​ite ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt How to pronounce socialite (audio)
: a person well-known in fashionable society

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