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

Example Sentences

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"It's very emotional. I love Harry. They are just beautiful people," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

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

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

If you move like you’re beautiful, people really just start believing you’re beautiful.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

Two beautiful people, a young man and a young woman in evening clothes, were at the rail in the stern, loving each other and their dreams and the lake.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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