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Recent Examples of nouveau riche
For decades, when most people thought about Baden-Baden, the image that likely came to mind was that of a rather stuffy luxury resort where wealthy seniors shared the town with nouveau riche newcomers.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The rule dates back to the 19th century and was founded by old-money circles in the Northeast to differentiate themselves from the nouveau riche trying to infiltrate the social elite.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In season three, with the support of Harry Richardson’s nouveau riche scion Larry Russell, Jack sells his invention for $600,000, or somewhere near $9.5 million in today’s dollars.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Arguably the series’ silent star, the jewelry reflects the intense competition among New York’s nouveau riche to outshine one another.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The rule dates back to the 19th century and was founded by old-money circles in the Northeast to differentiate themselves from the nouveau riche trying to infiltrate the social elite.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
In season three, with the support of Harry Richardson’s nouveau riche scion Larry Russell, Jack sells his invention for $600,000, or somewhere near $9.5 million in today’s dollars.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Arguably the series’ silent star, the jewelry reflects the intense competition among New York’s nouveau riche to outshine one another.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nouveau riche
Noun
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In 1952, backed by little more than his reputation as a war hero and a fortune staked by his parvenu father, 35-year-old John F. Kennedy swiped a Senate seat from Republican Henry Cabot Lodge, himself a wealthy combat veteran.—
Kevin Mahnken,
The New Republic,
1 Sep. 2020
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Raveendran, at least on paper, assumes his place among those parvenus thanks to his effort in internet education.—
Saritha Rai,
Fortune,
29 July 2019
Noun
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And while Mason is far removed from his time with the upstart, having departed in 2018, the crash course in how sports leagues operate and generate revenue informed another venture.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Where does that leave the upstarts?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The show is based on the Tomb Raider video game franchise, which follows the adventures of the famed archaeologist and adventurer.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Jhung writes about running and other outdoor sports and the gear that goes with them as a freelance writer and adventurer living in Boulder, Colorado.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nouveau riche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nouveau%20riche. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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