man-about-town
Example Sentences
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He was a man about town, excitedly touting the letters and statements of “immense enthusiasm” from elected officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2023
Gwendolen also comes recommended by one of Nellie’s children, oldest son Niven, a James Bond-ish man about town.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022
Nathaniel Parker Willis, the famous writer, editor of the weekly newspaper the Home Journal, and man about town, had taken Catherine into his home when she first separated from Forrest.
From Slate • May 27, 2022
He reported to camp in peak condition, ready to embrace a new role for his 30s: wizened clubhouse leader and debonair man about town.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2022
"He reads everything, has a smattering of all subjects, with a good memory and a glib tongue, and yet I believe I am the only man about town who could tolerate him."
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James
