high society
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The son of a slumlord coming from the outer boroughs, he was starting with two strikes against him when he attempted to make a jump into Manhattan’s high society.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
His charm won admirers in high society, and his novels addressed social problems that divided England in a period of economic upheaval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"He was already a star living all over the world, mixing in high society, staying in grand hotels -- and usually in some sort of emotional turmoil."
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 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
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
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