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.

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beautiful people British  

plural noun

1. (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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

And we’re not talking the In-N-Out typically served to the beautiful people at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

In his post on X, Gallagher said: "To all the beautiful people from the Cotswolds, I come in peace. You won't even know I'm there, I'm not like all those divvy celebrities who like to show off I'm LO FI as you were, LG x"

From BBC