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Recent Examples of beau monde
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.
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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
The ceremony, which attracted a mix of comedy stars and arts-adjacent members of D.C.’s beau monde, was the biggest event held by the center since February, when President Trump purged eighteen members of the nonpartisan board of directors and installed himself as chairman.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 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
After working locally as a photographer, she was launched precociously into France’s artistic beau monde when, through a personal connection, the impresario and director Jean Vilar invited her to photograph his theatre festival in Avignon and his theatre company in Paris.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 July 2023
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
The ceremony, which attracted a mix of comedy stars and arts-adjacent members of D.C.’s beau monde, was the biggest event held by the center since February, when President Trump purged eighteen members of the nonpartisan board of directors and installed himself as chairman.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 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
After working locally as a photographer, she was launched precociously into France’s artistic beau monde when, through a personal connection, the impresario and director Jean Vilar invited her to photograph his theatre festival in Avignon and his theatre company in Paris.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 14 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beau monde
Noun
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the streets will be absolutely flooded with beautiful people on Saturday and from all different faith traditions as well.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Rondini sandals, bags, and accessories collected by the international jet set can now be shipped internationally.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
23 Aug. 2025
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Members of Manhattan’s jet set, including designer Zac Posen, editor Derek Blasberg, and stylist Elizabeth Saltzman, turned out in celebration.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Following a magical 2023 campaign, Mizzou has continued knocking on the door of college football’s upper class.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Demand for French porcelain tableware during the centuries that followed fueled the emergence of family-run firms and artisan workshops that shaped and hand-painted exquisite table settings for the growing upper classes.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now word on the street has it the A-list actress might be dipping her toes back into the real estate waters, this time with a decadent Hollywood Regency-style spread in the prime lower Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The guest list for the event includes senior American politicians and Silicon Valley glitterati, and comes as US officials mull whether to allow Nvidia to sell its cutting-edge Blackwell chips to China.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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At least the glitterati are taking it in their stride, with looks that are nothing short of killer.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Beau monde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beau%20monde. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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