as in nobles
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 socialites
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.
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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
The Kardashians' entertainment value is high, as is its production value, and the socialites' humanity (and relatability) as portrayed in the show may just shock you.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
The three-day event felt like Miami in every sense, with socialites congregating on the scene.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Before that, fashion was really focused on socialites and aristocrats.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
For example, Ciara and Dua Lipa have both donned the style—and so have socialites like Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Suhail Kwatra, 43, who has been known around the region for outfitting socialites, has turned around his criminal complaint out of Boston Municipal Court — claiming that the $400,000 scam at the Pru Saks was fabricated.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
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
The Kardashians' entertainment value is high, as is its production value, and the socialites' humanity (and relatability) as portrayed in the show may just shock you.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
The three-day event felt like Miami in every sense, with socialites congregating on the scene.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Before that, fashion was really focused on socialites and aristocrats.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
For example, Ciara and Dua Lipa have both donned the style—and so have socialites like Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
Suhail Kwatra, 43, who has been known around the region for outfitting socialites, has turned around his criminal complaint out of Boston Municipal Court — claiming that the $400,000 scam at the Pru Saks was fabricated.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialites
Noun
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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
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The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sandwich and parliamentary democracy were made by English aristocrats and remade in America.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Their clients were from a higher economic and social bracket—aristocrats, industrialists, movie directors, record moguls, rock stars.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Socialites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialites. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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