jet set
Elite frequent fliers
The jet set are wealthy, fashionable people who travel frequently to glamorous destinations—so named because they could afford jet travel when it was new and exclusive.
The term peaked in the 1960s but remains in use: She runs with the jet set.
As a verb, to jet-set is to live this lifestyle.
The adjective jet-setting describes such people or their habits: her jet-setting lifestyle.
Rule by hereditary elite
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
- high societyThe social elite
- upper classWealthiest societal stratum
- plutocracyRule by the rich
magnates · tycoons · bluebloods · heiresses · billionaires · oligarchs · industrialists · old money
Traveling widely worldwide
- destinationsPlaces one travels to
- RivieraFamous Mediterranean coastline
- St. TropezFrench Riviera resort town
- IbizaSpanish Mediterranean resort island
Maldives · Dubai · Côte d'Azur · Capri · Monte Carlo · Milan · Paris · transatlantic
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- chicTasteful, current flair
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
panache · dazzle · glitz · splendor · opulence · swank · ritzy · luxe
Large recreational sailing vessels
- penthousesTop-floor luxury dwellings
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- caviarCured fish eggs
- first-classOf the highest standard
limousines · villas · resorts · five-star · concierge · couture · diamonds · designer
Elaborate festive gatherings
- soiréesFormal evening gatherings
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- nightclubsEvening entertainment venues
- charity ballsFormal fundraising dance events
premieres · fashion weeks · openings · cocktails · networking · minglers · scene · entourage
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designer labelsLuxury clothing makers' names
- ChanelFrench haute couture house
- HermèsFrench luxury goods company
Gucci · tailored · accessories · handbags · sunglasses · jewelry · watches · wardrobes
aristocracy
Rule by hereditary elite
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
- high societyThe social elite
- upper classWealthiest societal stratum
plutocracy · magnates · tycoons · bluebloods · heiresses · billionaires · oligarchs · industrialists · old money · nouveau riche
globe-trotting
Traveling widely worldwide
- destinationsPlaces one travels to
- RivieraFamous Mediterranean coastline
- St. TropezFrench Riviera resort town
Ibiza · Maldives · Dubai · Côte d'Azur · Capri · Monte Carlo · Milan · Paris · transatlantic · getaway
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- chicTasteful, current flair
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
prestige · panache · dazzle · glitz · splendor · opulence · swank · ritzy · luxe · sumptuous
yachts
Large recreational sailing vessels
- penthousesTop-floor luxury dwellings
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- caviarCured fish eggs
first-class · limousines · villas · resorts · five-star · concierge · couture · diamonds · designer · bespoke
galas
Elaborate festive gatherings
- soiréesFormal evening gatherings
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- nightclubsEvening entertainment venues
charity balls · premieres · fashion weeks · openings · cocktails · networking · minglers · scene · entourage · paparazzi
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designer labelsLuxury clothing makers' names
- ChanelFrench haute couture house
Hermès · Gucci · tailored · accessories · handbags · sunglasses · jewelry · watches · wardrobes · stylists
- high societygossip, socialites, socialite, aristocrats, aristocrat
- luxuryluxury, wealth, luxurious, opulent, opulence
- Retro TravelPan Am, TWA, Concorde, station wagon, road trip
- elite networksold boys network, old boys club, inner circle, inner circles, cronyism
- flightflying, fly, flight, aviation, aircraft
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
jet sethomebodies
People preferring domestic life
homebody · couch potatoes · shut-ins · stick-in-the-muds · locals
jet setthe masses
Common populace collectively
the poor · the proletariat · blue-collar workers · hoi polloi · salt of the earth
jet setprovincials
People from outlying areas
small-towners · rubes · locals · townies · homebodies
set, jet, setting, sets, reset, jets, outset, jettison, settee