beau monde

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Recent Examples of beau monde Recordings of the three men being interrogated provide the basis for flashbacks, and scenes set in Tehran’s artistic beau monde of the late sixties show the aftermath of their adventures. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 The Villa Eugénie later became a luxury hotel, and to this day, the beau monde hold court at this seaside address. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 The Sotheby’s sale will crystallize an era when personal style was central, and when Brynner moved among a swath of Europe’s beau monde with last names like Agnelli and Aga Khan. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025 The Athenian Riviera, the 40-mile stretch of coastline that runs south from Athens to Cape Sounion along the Saronic Gulf, has long been a sotto voce favorite of the Greek beau monde. Alexander Lobrano, Air Mail, 12 July 2025 In a destination that has become synonymous with the sun-seeking, globe-trotting beau monde, the newest, most glamorous resort is from Turkey’s own hospitality innovator, Maxx Royal Resorts. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Gstaad, the Swiss ski resort favored by Europe’s beau monde, has a distinctively nostalgic Alpine style. Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025 The Piaget Polo personifies the flamboyance and irreverence of the time, and is quickly adopted by the beau monde and global jet set. Ming Liu, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
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Noun
  • While the beautiful people always display youth (even if it’s paid for), the always original Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio was unrecognizable, doubling his actual age of 32 with wizened grey hair, beard and bushy eyebrows, prosthetic wrinkles and a cane.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
  • So many beautiful people worked on this project.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the influencers have thrived by portraying Dubai as a magnet for the business-class (and above) global jet set, who are drawn to the city’s futuristic, crossroads-of-the-world appeal.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Others are favored by the Insta-famous jet set.
    Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Sargent escaped the scandal by decamping from Paris to London, and Gautreau retreated from the haut monde.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • Basic birth control methods had been part of American life for a long time – as evidenced by a declining birth rate among the middle and upper class, starting in the middle of the 19th century.
    Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
  • But Achane is in the upper class of running backs.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
  • Cold plunge therapy has become one of the biggest wellness trends of the past few years, with A-list celebrities from Harry Styles to LeBron James publicly embracing ice baths as part of their recovery routines.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The premiere racing series has always been a magnet for both gearheads and glitterati alike, with the Monaco Grand Prix long the benchmark for exclusivity and cultural cachet.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
  • The latest event set to douse envy-inducing spam of the glitterati across our social media feeds?
    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Beau monde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beau%20monde. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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