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

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 • Jun. 12, 2025

He and his family have attended it in previous years, including in 2017, when Trump called them "the most beautiful people in Dubai," according to The Associated Press.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 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

“Does he have ugly hands? Sometimes beautiful people have ugly hands.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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