How to Use old money in a Sentence

old money

1 of 2 noun
  • Nothing says old money quite like a matching tweed skirt suit.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • By then, the money was running dry, as even old money tends to do.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Katherine comes from old money, while Josh is still getting used to how the stuff smells.
    — Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Nov. 2023
  • One of the things she's known for is being an it-girl with a signature 'old money' sense of style.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
  • This is bizarre nepo-on-nepo infighting that’s giving old money versus new money.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 11 June 2025
  • The old money aesthetic is taking the design and fashion worlds by storm, with no sign of letting up anytime soon.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • On the old money side, baby boomers are transferring larger pools of wealth to the next generation.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Capes are the latest obsession among a cadre that has hit a social media gold mine explaining and adopting old money tropes.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The beauty mogul has been trying her hand at the old money aesthetic, sporting some chic luxe looks on her recent trip to Paris.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 14 June 2023
  • The 7,500 square foot, five-level space straddles the line between new-age design and old money taste.
    — William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
  • The neighborhood/area This end of Singapore’s main shopping belt is where old money lives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • And where better to contrast our hero’s love of old world, old money aesthetics with the gauche American nouveau?
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The supporting performances feel true to old money narratives.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But, this summer, the trending old money aesthetic might have its place in the world-famous summer destination.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 June 2023
  • Belvedere’s reputation—old money, low-key wealth, a yacht harbor shimmering below—was baked in more than a century ago.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Sinclairs are American royalty, known for their good looks, old money and enviable bon.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Advertisers responded, and locals — from old money types to the newly flush — opened their showplaces to the editors.
    — Penelope Green, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • With the return of the HBO series this Sunday, the old money crowd continues to be a pain in the class system.
    — EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • An InStyle writer highlights 10 hair colors that look polished, modern, and old money chic.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • Harper, meanwhile, agreed to become the Gen Z successor to a shadowy old money head of a bearish investment fund.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
  • While providing food or food vouchers can be useful, research suggests plain old money is the most effective in getting people to eat diverse and high-calorie meals.
    — Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The supermodel posed by the water during her time in France serving old money vibes in a teeny tiny triangle thong bikini under a sheer navy maxi dress.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 31 May 2023
  • The old money characters value family history, and those of the lower class have difficulty moving up.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • There's also the classic and hugely popular old money brunette shade too, which Schwartz created for Bella Hadid.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The comic book aesthetic also brings a nostalgic feeling that’s grown in popularity over the last few years, popping up in everything from grandpa chic to the old money aesthetic.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The series is set in 1880s New York City and depicts the real-life high society battle between old money and new money.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As greater class mobility became possible, accent differences became class markers that separated new money from old money.
    — Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
  • George Russell took care of making the dough, using his business smarts to run circles around the old money elite, while Bertha brought high society to heel, deploying their riches to bulldoze past all the blue bloods.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 23 June 2025
  • The residence sits on Koninginneweg in Oud-Zuid, a neighborhood long associated with old money and quiet refinement.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026

old money

2 of 2 adjective
  • Nothing says old money quite like a matching tweed skirt suit.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This could be related to old money issues.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Taylor Swift's take on old money blonde is a masterclass in chic styling.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Tokyo's first Western-style shopping district is where the city's old money still shops.
    — Crista Priscilla, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Rooty and rockstar-ready, Behati Prinsloo's golden lengths are old money for their soft, melty hue.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The old money aesthetic is taking the design and fashion worlds by storm, with no sign of letting up anytime soon.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Actress Jessie Buckley proves you don’t need back-grazing length to embrace the old money blonde trend.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • These banks were led by the ‘old money’ products of fee-paying schools, frequently Eton, with a culture to match.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Like the broader quiet luxury movement, old money blonde is anchored in restraint.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Understated elegance is just another synonym for old money and a sleek and simple maxi dress is just that.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The supporting performances feel true to old money narratives.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Rucci said the brand represents old money and prosperity.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Tawny and khaki, Dove Cameron's old money blonde warms up her typically cool beauty palette.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Investing in high-quality fabrics that will stand the test of time is a hallmark of the old money aesthetic, making cashmere a staple.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The key to dressing like you ooze old money is keeping things chic and simple, which is an LBD, a mainstay of the aesthetic.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Redfellow wealth is old money — which in the age of the Epstein files is starting to acquire a more sinister aura than ever.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
  • No stranger to polish, Elle Fanning's opulent old money blonde is posh and timeless, proving that the color trend is more enduring than most.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The linear texture and light-catching dimension evoke vintage elegance, resulting in a manicure that whispers old money.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • With a minimal, glossy, and healthy hue, Gigi Hadid's blonde usually falls into old money territory.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • With sisters that specialize in this ilk of blonde, Elizabeth Olsen's beige old money is broken up only by some brightening highlights within her wispy bangs.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Radiant but blended enough to seem natural, Nicole Kidman's old money blonde is bright and buttery enough for Old Hollywood wear.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Emma Roberts has tested nearly every possible blonde, and this bright, warm oatmeal suits her complexion while honoring the old money trend in personalized guise.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Given that her hair doubles as a calling card, Blake Lively's blonde is bound to exude the sophistication associated with old money.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Hiding dark secrets, her family are introduced in Season 1 as American royalty — known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Despite the century-old building, RH San Francisco, and the brand more generally, is not about genteel, discreet old money.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 June 2024
  • Another celebrity synonymous with all things luxury, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been old money blonde since before the color had an of-the-moment moniker.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That 2019 horror comedy starred Samara Weaving as plucky Grace, marrying into old money because of love.
    — Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
  • That 2019 horror comedy starred Samara Weaving as plucky Grace, marrying into old money because of love.
    — Michael Ordoña, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Balletcore, soft glam, latte makeup, old money—these are just a few of the TikTok beauty aesthetics that likely graced your FYP over the last couple years.
    — Essence, 16 Jan. 2026

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