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Plural
arrivistes
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an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval
- The arriviste's attempts to buy favor with expensive gifts were seen as transparent and insincere.
- Her behavior at the charity event was typical of an arriviste, marked by overt attempts to curry favor.
- Despite his efforts, the arriviste found it challenging to gain the respect of long-standing members of the club.
- The film’s protagonist was an arriviste who struggled to fit in with the wealthy social circle he admired.
- Her sudden wealth made her an arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families.
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