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
  • The Walmart heiress would bring deep pockets and a local flavor to the Vegas expansion process.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026
  • Isha’s bag was reportedly sourced from her mom’s own wardrobe, which is a signature move for the heiress.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of heiress
Noun
  • The show follows a private investigator, Rapp, played by Reid, who heads to a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park, played by Williams, the young heir to a powerful fishery.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • Norah goes to search for her, and in doing so, encounters George Bartram, the heir.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of heir
Noun
  • Larson has been using all that corporate PAC money to run an ad criticizing Bronin for accepting support from a Connecticut billionaire who has been a prolific Democratic donor.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • In his presentation, Rathlev noted the county’s wealth, citing the county’s resident billionaires and large companies.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of billionaire
Noun
  • And while billionaires and millionaires are watching their bank accounts surge thanks to appreciating assets, others are scraping by to make ends meet.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • New York’s number of millionaires doubled but overall its share compared to other states in the country plummeted, trailing behind Texas, Florida and California, according to the financial think tank Citizens Budget Commission.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of millionaire
Noun
  • 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
  • The multimillionaire shared a video of the yacht on Instagram earlier this week.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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