man-about-town
Example Sentences
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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
There was a cameo by the Italian-born man about town who had introduced Donald Trump to a model named Melania Knauss, the future first lady.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022
Will Smith was a man about town Sunday, celebrating his Oscar win with his wife and kids at an after-party, acting as if he hadn’t slapped Chris Rock.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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
"But what is Sir Philip but a man about town?"
From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida
