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one-percenters

NOUN
dregs of society
Synonyms
WEAK
offscourings of society rabble riffraff rubbish scum of the earth swinish multitude trash undesirables vermin
NOUN
riffraff
Synonyms
STRONG
commonality commoners gang gathering mob outcast ring scum trash undesirables vermin
WEAK
dregs of society hoi polloi lower class rank and file

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While the resort attracts its share of one-percenters, you’ll see them lugging their gear to the lifts like the rest of us—no white-glove concierge services here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

When it premiered back in 2021, “The White Lotus” was a sharp class satire aimed at skewering high-end tourism and the elite one-percenters willing to pay $9,000 a night to relax.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

"Let the one-percenters hear the frustration that's going on," he said on the red carpet.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2023

“Succession” and its deeply dysfunctional dynasty of one-percenters led all Emmy nominees in its fourth and final season with 27, including best drama, which it has won two of the past three years.

From Washington Times • Jul. 12, 2023

“Succession” and its deeply dysfunctional dynasty of one-percenters is a lock to be nominated for best drama, which it has won two of the past three years.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023