bon ton
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But then, the bon ton, not content with padding only bums, moved the bustle round to the tummy at the front.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025
Bullock's Wilshire, tony Los Angeles department store, went after war-workers' dollars; Macy's, New York's people's store, waved farewell to the bon ton trade.
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She founded the American Art Students' Club�now Reid Hall�made a place for herself in the capital's bon ton, no easy feat.
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The book reports Lucius' ad ventures with "butlered bon ton."
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“Just as much as Nancy Dennis is the bon ton of Halifax,” said the admiral; “though the uncle, as I told you, is a sensible fellow in his way.”
From Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer by Marryat, Frederick