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
Upstairs, impressionists, writers, socialites, and painters who moved in Proust’s orbit, from Sarah Bernhardt to Emile Zola and Claude Monet, lent their names to a room or suite.
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Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
And in Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Hurt played one of the New York socialites who falls into the web of deceit created by a charismatic young man (Will Smith) pretending to be the son of Sidney Poitier.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
But, by the beginning of the Gilded Age in America in the 1870s, the sartorial code became the upper class’s go-to for the opera, debutante balls, and any of the fancy-dress parties thrown by socialites of the day.
—Vogue, 27 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
Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
And in Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Hurt played one of the New York socialites who falls into the web of deceit created by a charismatic young man (Will Smith) pretending to be the son of Sidney Poitier.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 29 Mar. 2026
But, by the beginning of the Gilded Age in America in the 1870s, the sartorial code became the upper class’s go-to for the opera, debutante balls, and any of the fancy-dress parties thrown by socialites of the day.
—Vogue, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for socialites
Noun
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On June 15, 1215, rebellious nobles compelled King John of England to sign the Magna Carta.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 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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“Socialites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/socialites. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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