bougie

Example Sentences

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Jeannine Souza, a self-described bougie traveler, used to avoid Spirit because of its no-frills reputation.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“It’s definitely the big buzzword in every bougie exercise class,” said Los Angeles-based yoga instructor Kyle Miller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Gou would have felt equally at home playing in Grand Slam Oval, a patch which feels like an Ibiza beach club throughout the tournament due to a thumping sound system and bougie lounge bars.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Though it looked delicious, her bougie berries and cream were the least of my concerns.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

“You wouldn’t go for some dude like Ainsley. Those bougie dudes who think they’re better than everybody. Especially Darius,” he says, smirking.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi