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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A local ceramicist has been making beautiful pots for some of the houseplants, and Scott has linked up with several local master gardeners who have helped her access other resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

A young Oloya was mesmerised and inspired by how his grandmother's hands transformed the clay into beautiful pots.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

"Lord Maxwell has sent the most beautiful pots for the chancel," she said, with a grateful look at young Raeburn.

From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

He got bits of southernwood out of the garden and stuck them in cotton-reels, which made beautiful pots, and they looked like bay trees in tubs.

From The Magic City by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)

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