socialite

Definition of socialitenext
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 This family-run collection of hotels began in the 1960s when an Italian businessman took over a stunning property in Porto Ercole, previously a hangout for international socialites. Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Even Tramp, a legendary party spot for rock stars, supermodels and socialites, got the memo. Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 20 June 2026 Meanwhile, Hôtel Plaza Athénée attracted everyone from composers working at neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées to Hollywood A-listers and socialites like Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall, Sophia Loren, and Jackie Kennedy—all of whom sauntered over to Dior to shop during their stay. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Marisa is trying on an expensive designer coat that a socialite left behind when Ty brings Chris up to the hotel room, leading Chris to believe that Marisa is actually the room's previous guest. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socialite
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Noun
  • The country’s nobles eventually surrendered in exchange for being allowed to keep their lands (some of them may have done so with their fingers crossed).
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Within a few years, Edward and some of the York nobles were at odds, and the throne briefly returned to Henry VI.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There were hair-metal bands that only had power ballads — Firehouse or some band with 17th century French aristocrat hair.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His clients included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as prominent aristocrats and other Hollywood celebrities.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Socialite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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