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Recent Examples of nouveau riche
What was true then for the nouveau riche is true now for authoritarian countries: hosting and succeeding in the Olympic Games are textbook acts of conspicuous consumption.
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Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2021
Cut to four years later, when Rita is living the life of the nouveau riche in London.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2024
In February 2022, Ms. Peterson, an author and art collector, was surrounded by a new clientele: the crypto nouveau riche, who made a temporary home of the art market.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Daniels captures the swagger and the gauche trappings of the nouveau riche, along with the sense of entitlement common to those who have built their fortunes on the backs of others — and the anger and desperation when something threatens them.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
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Dawn Brancati, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2021
Cut to four years later, when Rita is living the life of the nouveau riche in London.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2024
In February 2022, Ms. Peterson, an author and art collector, was surrounded by a new clientele: the crypto nouveau riche, who made a temporary home of the art market.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Daniels captures the swagger and the gauche trappings of the nouveau riche, along with the sense of entitlement common to those who have built their fortunes on the backs of others — and the anger and desperation when something threatens them.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nouveau riche
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In 1952, backed by little more than his reputation as a war hero and a fortune staked by his parvenu father, 35-year-old John F. Kennedy swiped a Senate seat from Republican Henry Cabot Lodge, himself a wealthy combat veteran.Kevin Mahnken, The New Republic, 1 Sep. 2020
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Raveendran, at least on paper, assumes his place among those parvenus thanks to his effort in internet education.Saritha Rai, Fortune, 29 July 2019
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Daniel Nigro knew there was something special about Chappell Roan, a young upstart who had just moved to Los Angeles from Missouri, during their first meeting in 2018.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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The fancy new facelift is the result of a partnership with the Craft Irish Whiskey Company—a four-year-old upstart that has exploded upon the ultra-luxe spirits scene, compiling more top industry accolades more rapidly than any other brand in the modern era.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the yacht’s elegant exterior (which was designed in-house), the yacht is an avid adventurer.Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Nouveau riche.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nouveau%20riche. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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