Definition of "socialite" [socialite]

• One prominent in fashionable society. (noun)

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• "Liberty was modeled after a Philadelphia socialite from a drawing by artist Gilbert Stuart, a design change promoted by Mint Director Henry William DeSaussure (and perhaps encouraged by President George Washington) in his quest to improve the designs of all U.S. coins but especially those made from silver."
• "In it, the socialite is seen splashing around in a large tub and poking fun at her previous sex tape fiasco, Fox News reports."
• "Please, don't tell that Portillo's socialite is Kimberly Quinn ... oh, no she couldn't be her: her husband wouldn't have that reaction!"