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 backstory La Playa was built in 1905 by landscape painter Chris Jorgensen (he's known for his work depicting California landscapes; a number of his paintings are displayed at the property) for his wife, chocolate heiress Angela Ghirardelli.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Other high-profile guests included West Side Story Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, photographer Hunter Abrams, heiress and entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman, and creative consultant Brooke Wise.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of heiress
Noun
  • The good news for younger generations is that boomers are already showering some of their money on their heirs.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Princess Leonor has also begun taking on more duties and training as the heir to the throne.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of heir
Noun
  • Steyer, a Democratic billionaire who spent more than $215 million of his own money in his unsuccessful bid for governor, took fire from rivals for paying content creators.
    — Sophie Austin, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the billionaire healthcare executive received roughly $13 million in donations in his campaign accounts between June 11 and July 31.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of billionaire
Noun
  • Save that for the millionaires and billionaires, not guys like myself.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Miami’s new millionaires and billionaires are worthy of the celebrity pages.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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