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

Future Housewives is set in the decadent asteroid colony of New Beverly Hills, where wealthy socialites juggle bioengineered beauty regimens, ruthless rivalries and interplanetary scandals. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Following its massive breakout success on Netflix, the series about East Texas socialites is back for a twisty and steamy eight-episode second season that will no doubt launch a heavy helping of memes, GIFs and explicit fanfics. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Even if their worst detractors considered Les Lalanne mere decor collected by socialites, the support of famous people was helpful in their careers. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

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

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