She described the war from within her upper-class circles of Southern planter society, but encompassed all classes in her book.

They were used in upper-class circles for composed music like sinfonia and sonata.

He became popular among young noblemen and he rose as a figure in upper-class social circles, becoming the member of many fashionable clubs.

Hyacinth goes to great lengths to give the impression that she is of high social standing or a friend of people in upper-class circles.

In medieval Islamic civilization, pederastic relations "were so readily accepted in upper-class circles that there was often little or no effort to conceal their existence."

His education and manners let him wander in upper-class circles, while his dress and impolite tactics keep them from becoming entirely comfortable with him.

Shows his discomfort at being within the upper-class social circle.

The magazine is read in middle- and upper-class circles, and includes "Gardening lessons for suckers."

That's it, a midafternoon cup of tea, dainty sandwiches and a crumpet in upper-class circles.