high society
Example Sentences
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By then, she’d put her knack for winking impressions of high society divas to stunning use in “Beetlejuice” as Delia Deetz, a haughty stepmother and artist whose gargantuan ego dwarfs her talent.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
The 70-room mansion dates back to 1895, when it was built for business magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II, who was one of the most prominent members of high society during that era.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025
It reveals an American elite blinded to outrages occurring in plain view, due to the clubby nature of high society.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025
The BBC has spoken to some of those who attended to hear how high society turned to bitter disappointment.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
We hadn’t been in town for even half a day before we were introduced to the high society of Atkinson, Mississippi.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
