high society
Example Sentences
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Josh and Lindsay’s high society Kabuki theatrics don’t save their union or replenish her bank account.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 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
Benton plays Peggy Scott on the HBO drama, set in New York high society in the late 1800s.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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
Upon arrival in the Himalaya, Pittman appeared to adhere as closely as possible to the proprieties of high society.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
