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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“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

"Mali and her family are all very kind, very beautiful people," a neighbour, whose grandchildren took music lessons with Mali, told the programme.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

One person after another after another came up to me to complain about what appeared to be a glossy commercial filled with beautiful people, a beautiful mountain lion, beautiful houses, beautiful nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

"I do understand that it can’t be everybody in the villa, but there are beautiful people from all different diasporas that need to be represented."

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

I had never thought of my father and brother as beautiful, but right then I thought they were the most beautiful people I had ever seen.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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