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

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beautiful people

In this alternate universe, beautiful people have pig snouts, distorted mouths, and sagging cheeks.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 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

“It’s so beautiful, people here are listening, because no one around me listens,” she said.

From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2025

"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

"You and your mom are uptown girls living in your uptown worlds. You won't find Nergal at Tiffany's, or Chanel's, or wherever it is that beautiful people hang out."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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