JET SET Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

jet set

noun

Definition of jet set

as in café society

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Recent Examples of jet set Yet the influencers have thrived by portraying Dubai as a magnet for the business-class (and above) global jet set, who are drawn to the city’s futuristic, crossroads-of-the-world appeal. — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026 And El Camineto attracts the international jet set, with many loyal, repeat guests. — Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Valentino Garavani, the legendary fashion designer whose namesake label dressed the global jet set, died Monday aged 93. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026 Preparing to jet set the holidays? — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jet set

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Sargent escaped the scandal by decamping from Paris to London, and Gautreau retreated from the haut monde.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 May 2026

Definition of haut monde

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Not even being married to one of the world’s most beautiful people could break that spell.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
After all, these rich, beautiful people couldn’t possibly see past Dee’s uncontrollable urge to panic-gag and Charlie’s uncontrollable desire to shove grotesque amounts of cheese in his mouth, right?

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of beautiful people

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But then for all his modernity as a playful father, the Darwins were members of the Victorian upper class.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
Newport, Rhode Island A go-to destination for the upper class during the Gilded Age, Newport is a classic New England destination with some truly gorgeous mansions that visitors can tour.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026

Definition of upper class

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