beautiful people

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.

beautiful people

plural noun

1. (sometimes capitals) rich, fashionable people in international high society

Word History and Origins

Origin of beautiful people¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"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

So Dug ended his week at Dog PPL, a private, members-only dog park in Santa Monica with a staff of eerily beautiful people.

From Los Angeles Times

Now 65 and describing himself as the "last man standing" of his friendship group, he says the quilt is a "reminder of the bravest and most beautiful people" he knew.

From BBC

R&B singer Brown rose to fame two decades ago and is known for hits such as Beautiful People, No Air, Under The Influence, Run It and Turn Up The Music.

From BBC

But Fey, being Fey — “SNL” headwriter, winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, named the best comedian of the 21st century by the Guardian, twice listed on the Time 100, four times chosen one of People magazine’s most beautiful people, and the series’ designated Least Quirky character — comes across as its hub, its central intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times