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beautiful people

American  

plural noun

  1. (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

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of beautiful people

First recorded in 1965–70

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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

The viewer comments were so beautiful, people talking about being in love for the first time, and the connection they have with the song, and the nostalgia.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

“Quotidien” has drawn fans stateside for its ability to make famous and beautiful people look even better.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

"They want to be defined as a beautiful community with beautiful people," Zimmer told the BBC.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2026

On my ride from the Boston airport, I had counted the billboards that featured young and beautiful people.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

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