worldlings

noun

plural of worldling
as in sophisticates

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  1. sophisticates
  2. cosmopolitans
  3. metropolitans
Noun
  • The homeowners, who launched the modern apothecary brand Malin+Goetz in 2004 out of a white-box Manhattan storefront, have settled into life as rural sophisticates.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Heartland churchgoers, urban sophisticates, football neophytes—everyone got swept up in his will to win.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of sophisticates
Noun
  • As long as the overall drink remains sufficiently boozy, cocktails that contain citrus—such as margaritas, daiquiris, and cosmopolitans—can also work well or just require a few slight tweaks.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Seedlip is ideal for non-alcoholic spritzes, palomas, cosmopolitans and similar classics.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Definition of cosmopolitans
Noun
  • Unfortunately, in the many car-centric metropolitans of the US, a leisurely stroll from your hotel lobby might just lead you to a parking lot instead.
    — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
Definition of metropolitans
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