bon vivant

Example Sentences

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Russell, a respected literary publisher, is an eternal bon vivant, while Corrine, who works in philanthropy, is the pragmatist of the pair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Creating such stunning clothing is demanding work that has left Anne little time for anyone else, something Sevigny — a modern bon vivant if there ever was one — says felt true to her life.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

Swapping a beltway bon vivant for the so-called Prince of Darkness is, however, a risk.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

Other names in Epstein’s world included Michael Jackson, whom Sjoberg said she met at Epstein’s Palm Beach estate, and model scout Jean Luc Brunel, once a Miami Beach bon vivant.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

In any case, practically overnight, Bobby turned himself from a dead stockbroker and incapacitated bon vivant into a live, if somewhat unqualified, agent-appraiser for a society of independent American art galleries and fine arts museums.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger