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Recent Examples of glitterati
Jagger’s bandmates, rock ‘n’ roll comrades, and other A-listers attended their vows—Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Brigitte Bardot were just a few of the glitterati in the pews.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The edifice may at first appear to have realized the modernist dream of injecting avant-garde art into everyday life, but its architects’ intention that the building serve only the glitterati of its day evacuated this modernist aesthetic of the socialist ideals typically underpinning it.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This was the night that produced the now-legendary Paris Hilton glitterati shot—the one that would live on in endless best party dresses lists.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
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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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The edifice may at first appear to have realized the modernist dream of injecting avant-garde art into everyday life, but its architects’ intention that the building serve only the glitterati of its day evacuated this modernist aesthetic of the socialist ideals typically underpinning it.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
This was the night that produced the now-legendary Paris Hilton glitterati shot—the one that would live on in endless best party dresses lists.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitterati
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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
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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
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While Season 1 was a delightful entry into this over-the-top world of the British elite, Season 2 has taken things up a notch with a tonally perfect and exceptional continuation of a truly scandalous series.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Striking the perpetrators from polite society is, indeed, the only way to handle it.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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If an election is triggered, those candidates who meet the threshold of support within the House of Commons would then have to receive the support of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Glitterati.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitterati. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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