dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
plural dignitaries
: one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dignitary
adjective
Examples of dignitary in a Sentence
The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
Recent Examples on the Web
Laguna Niguel: At noon, the Sea Country Senior and Community Center will hold a ceremony that includes a color guard, dignitaries, guest speaker and placing of a wreath.
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Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
That line got the biggest cheer of his speech from the crowd of dignitaries.
—Cindy Wang / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
After the band played Mexican and U.S. national anthems, Obregón and his party got into cars with Dallas Mayor Frank Wozencraft and chamber leaders to drive to Dallas, where they were welcomed by Gov. William P. Hobby and more dignitaries at the Adolphus Hotel.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
On Friday, May 10, Harry, 39, boarded a plane bound for Kaduna as part of his itinerary to engage with various dignitaries and organizations across the country.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The ballistic missiles rolled through Red Square, the fighter jets zipped overhead and rows of foreign dignitaries impassively looked on.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 9 May 2024
The awards ceremony, which kicked off Asian Heritage Month, drew about 500 guests, storytellers, committee members, sponsors, dignitaries, VIPs, volunteers and partners.
—Mylene Stolpe, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Character actor Richard Kind, himself a visiting dignitary from New York, assumes the traditional role of sidekick, objecting that the dystopian delivery robot Mulaney has brought onstage is stealing the jobs of hardworking candy couriers like his own father.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 May 2024
Earlier Friday, Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where foreign dignitaries are often received.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
That line got the biggest cheer of his speech from the crowd of dignitaries.
—Cindy Wang / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
After the band played Mexican and U.S. national anthems, Obregón and his party got into cars with Dallas Mayor Frank Wozencraft and chamber leaders to drive to Dallas, where they were welcomed by Gov. William P. Hobby and more dignitaries at the Adolphus Hotel.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
On Friday, May 10, Harry, 39, boarded a plane bound for Kaduna as part of his itinerary to engage with various dignitaries and organizations across the country.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The ballistic missiles rolled through Red Square, the fighter jets zipped overhead and rows of foreign dignitaries impassively looked on.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev Nanna Heitmann, New York Times, 9 May 2024
The awards ceremony, which kicked off Asian Heritage Month, drew about 500 guests, storytellers, committee members, sponsors, dignitaries, VIPs, volunteers and partners.
—Mylene Stolpe, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Character actor Richard Kind, himself a visiting dignitary from New York, assumes the traditional role of sidekick, objecting that the dystopian delivery robot Mulaney has brought onstage is stealing the jobs of hardworking candy couriers like his own father.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 May 2024
Earlier Friday, Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where foreign dignitaries are often received.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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dignitary
noun
dig·ni·tary
ˈdig-nə-ˌter-ē
plural dignitaries
: a person of high position or honor
dignitaries of the church
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