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

“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

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

“Because you’re beautiful. I enjoy looking at beautiful people, and I decided a while ago not to deny myself the simpler pleasures of existence.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green