socialite

as in noble
someone who is well-known in fashionable society and is often seen at parties and other social events for wealthy people Many of the city's socialites showed up for the premiere gala.

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Recent Examples of socialite Sala, along with Stagioni, is located inside the historical villa of the late Charlotte socialite Blanche Reynolds-Gourmajenko. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 Maxwell, a former British socialite who had been accused of procuring and grooming underage girls for Epstein’s abuse, fascinated Kraus. Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 The socialite made headlines in May by wearing her version of the necklace in Paris during the trial of 10 people who were accused of robbing the reality star in October 2016. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 Koski and Kelly are known for working with celebrities, socialites, and brands including Jennifer Lopez, Oura Ring, and Kelis, among many others—planning everything from weddings to charity fundraisers and corporate events. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socialite
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Noun
  • Or Florian Geyer, a noble who also led peasant armies and was finally knifed by an assassin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Across much of Europe until the 20th century, these cabin-like compartments would carry voyaging nobles over oceans and mountains in ‘bed carriages’ aboard ships and trains.
    Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Warren hosted dinner parties in the residence, located at the base of Coit Tower, that attracted movie stars, best-selling authors, opera divas, aristocrats, photographers and composers.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Based on a true story, an aristocrat close to the Viceroy of New Spain begins a series of murders in 1637 Mexico City, exploiting his status to avoid justice.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Socialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialite. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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