beautiful people

American

plural noun

(often initial capital letters) wealthy or famous people, often members of the jet set, who mingle in glamorous social circles and who, because of their celebrity, often establish trends or fashions.

beautiful people British

plural noun

(sometimes capitals) rich, fashionable people in international high society

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Etymology

Origin of beautiful people

First recorded in 1965–70

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beautiful people

In this alternate universe, beautiful people have pig snouts, distorted mouths, and sagging cheeks.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

The lushness of the cinematography—with its beautiful people, landscapes, improbable sculptures, impractical machines and galaxy of light and dust—is as voluptuous as the festival itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Ten million creative, beautiful people, always dreaming and we know how to wow people.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

“It’s so beautiful, people here are listening, because no one around me listens,” she said.

From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2025

It must be horrible to see an ugly face when you’re surrounded by such beautiful people all the time.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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