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
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The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.
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Will Ripley, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Up to 300 dignitaries, veterans and serving members of the LGBTQ+ community attended the service.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Truman moved across Pennsylvania Avenue into the Blair House, which is now reserved for visiting dignitaries, from 1948 to 1952 while construction crews gutted and renovated the aging presidential residence.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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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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