VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
Alessandra Mussolini, 63, won Grande Fratello VIP and the $116,000 prize on the night of Tuesday, May 19, according to Mediaite and The New York Post.
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Tickets cost $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP, which includes meet-and-greets with the performers and access to an exclusive space inside the shelter.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Three-day festival passes will be available for $199 for general admission and $349 for VIP.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The Premium Upgrade Bundle bundles Early Access from May 15, VIP Membership, the Welcome Pack with five pre-tuned cars and a free in-game house, the Time Attack Car Pack, the Italian Passion Car Pack post-launch, and both post-launch Expansions on top of the Car Pass.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Tickets cost $50 for general admission and $75 for VIP, which includes meet-and-greets with the performers and access to an exclusive space inside the shelter.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026
Three-day festival passes will be available for $199 for general admission and $349 for VIP.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The Premium Upgrade Bundle bundles Early Access from May 15, VIP Membership, the Welcome Pack with five pre-tuned cars and a free in-game house, the Time Attack Car Pack, the Italian Passion Car Pack post-launch, and both post-launch Expansions on top of the Car Pass.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s event is open to all, but those looking for a premium weekend experience can check out VIP and Platinum packages.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s no limit to the VIP experiences, spanning private suites, behind-the-scenes access, and bespoke bourbon experiences along the Bourbon Trail.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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