SOCIALITE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

socialite

noun

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 Celebrities, socialites and New York City members previewed the new Zero Bond at Wynn Las Vegas during the private club’s opening weekend on Friday and Saturday. —

Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 8 Mar. 2026 The rooms Beyond the lobby, The Dean reveals niche bar areas, private rooms for intimate gatherings and dining, and cozy corners perfect for mingling with Dublin’s socialites. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026 Just one season of The Traitors that lets the Gamers play against one another instead of in a team-warfare setting against moneyed socialites. —

Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026 Maxwell, a British socialite, also attended the 2010 wedding of their daughter, Chelsea Clinton. —

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Noun

There’s also just one overwhelming evil force in this play — the Nazis — whereas Dumas had his musketeers fighting not just ruthless government officials but royalty, religious leaders and nobles.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026