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

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beautiful people

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

“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

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 ● Mar. 16, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

Of course, she was still one of the beautiful people.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman