high society
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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
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
Those lines are straight from a new translation of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War & Peace, set in the world of Russian high society in the early 19th century.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025
In a season where a major subplot revolves around what women lose in high society divorces, George and Bertha look like romantic figures — affectionate with each other, and concerned about their children’s happiness.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 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
