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Parvenu

Definition

(formal) A person who has recently gained wealth, status, or power, often in a way that is considered sudden or undeserved; a self-made individual who has risen to a higher social class. Typically used to convey a sense of social climbing or nouveau riche.

Example Sentences

1The parvenu millionaire flaunted his wealth with lavish parties and expensive cars, earning the disdain of the old-money aristocracy.
2Despite her humble origins, the entrepreneur had become a parvenu in the business world, known for her ruthless tactics and extravagant lifestyle.
3The parvenu politician's populist rhetoric resonated with working-class voters, but his lack of experience and education raised concerns among the establishment.
4In the 19th-century novel, the parvenu protagonist's rise to wealth and social status is portrayed as a commentary on the social mobility of the time.
5The art collector's parvenu status was cemented when he purchased a rare masterpiece at a record-breaking price, outbidding several established collectors.

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