jet-setter

noun

as in heiress

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Recent Examples of jet-setter Billionaire Elon Musk makes more trips than that in a month as the jet-setter takes off for business trips, to schmooze with politicians or kick back in vacation spots. — Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026 Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice? — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026 This toiletry bag makes a fantastic Galentine’s gift for the jet-setter in your life. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026 Outfit 1 Athleta Pinnacle High-rise Trousers Mascis is a flight attendant based out of New York and, as a jet-setter, appreciates nothing more than dressy pants like Athleta’s Pinnacle High-rise Trousers that are stylish and comfortable. — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 The jet-setter in your life will be thrilled to pop this two-piece travel gift set into their tote, gym backpack, or weekender. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 The temporary store is the latest addition to an expanding retail portfolio and aims to bring the jet-setter world of Cabana to life. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet-setter
  1. heiress
  2. heir
  3. billionaire
  4. millionaire
  5. multimillionaire
Noun
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Kushner and Iger pivoting to Los Angeles reshapes the bidding and potentially clears the path for Walton Laurie, a Walmart heiress who brings deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas process.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of heiress
Noun
  • The 38-year-old heir to a developer dynasty has brought the same raw attitude to his time as a government servant.
    — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles and his heir, Prince William, have long wanted, and taken steps to create, a streamlined royal family — one more in keeping with the modern world and the often-conflicting desires of the British public.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of heir
Noun
  • That venture has the strong backing of Ken Griffin, a local billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of billionaire
Noun
  • Fidelity's analysis of its own book for the first quarter of 2026 found 645,000 401(k) millionaires, down 3% over three months though a quarter higher than a year before.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday June 29, a bomb exploded on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s luxury apartment in Monaco, gravely injuring the Ukrainian millionaire and shocking residents of the wealthy city state.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of millionaire
Noun
  • In an endearing gesture from a multimillionaire who ran a thriving entertainment production company specializing in true-crime shows, McDonnell was coming to offer a sweet form of thanks to the bank’s sales team.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Elliott, who turns 42 next week, is seeking public financing to battle against Lamont, a Greenwich multimillionaire who has spent more than $60 million of his own money in four statewide races since 2006.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of multimillionaire

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“Jet-setter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet-setter. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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