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
According to the outlet, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) will ask its risk management board to reassess its threat level for the first time since 2020.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
While the Tall Tour has no height restrictions, Bergantino is looking to create an exclusive event called VIP, for Vertically Inclined People.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Premier parking a stone’s throw from the chairlifts, exclusive member events and first-shot privileges on lessons and demos round out the list of VIP benefits.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Following the show, Townshend joined Elgort, Fitzpatrick and the rest of the cast and crew for tapas, drinks and even a mini The Fault in Our Stars reunion (Shailene Woodley came out to support her former co-star) at the venue’s VIP lounge.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
In a statement, the company’s Head of VIP & Institutional, Catherine Chen, said adding BUIDL came partly in response to customer requests.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can choose between the Friday night VIP party, with cocktails, chef tastings and live music; a Saturday morning ticket; or a Saturday afternoon ticket.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Simon+ replaces existing loyalty programs including Mall Insider, VIP Shopper Club, and ShopSimon Rewards.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
This makes White a one-of-one Vegas VIP.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
While the Tall Tour has no height restrictions, Bergantino is looking to create an exclusive event called VIP, for Vertically Inclined People.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
Premier parking a stone’s throw from the chairlifts, exclusive member events and first-shot privileges on lessons and demos round out the list of VIP benefits.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Following the show, Townshend joined Elgort, Fitzpatrick and the rest of the cast and crew for tapas, drinks and even a mini The Fault in Our Stars reunion (Shailene Woodley came out to support her former co-star) at the venue’s VIP lounge.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
In a statement, the company’s Head of VIP & Institutional, Catherine Chen, said adding BUIDL came partly in response to customer requests.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
Shoppers can choose between the Friday night VIP party, with cocktails, chef tastings and live music; a Saturday morning ticket; or a Saturday afternoon ticket.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025
Simon+ replaces existing loyalty programs including Mall Insider, VIP Shopper Club, and ShopSimon Rewards.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
This makes White a one-of-one Vegas VIP.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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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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