Synonyms of socialites

socialites

noun

plural of socialite

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.

Related Words

• nobles
• aristocrats
• swells
• patricians
• magnates
• moguls
• nabobs
• gentles
• blue bloods
• gentlefolks
• gentlepeople
• magnificoes

Dissimilar Words

• commoners
• plebeians
• proletarians
• plebs
• peasants
• peons
• boors
• fellahin
• roturiers
• canailles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socialites

The slayings also caused caution among stars and socialites, who began working more often with bodyguards and security details. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Yes, socialites had been famous for being famous since the Gilded Age. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

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

In lieu of celebrities and socialites, the competition will open the doors to the now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand-selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 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

His designs have earned the small, independent designer a diverse fanbase of Southern socialites, Carrie Bradshaw lookalikes, and rappers like Megan Thee Stallion. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026

His clients included a who’s who of the best dressed list from socialites to Hollywood celebrities. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026