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.
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The officers are handling additional responsibilities too, including traffic control for things like the Chiefs parades and games, Westport and other entertainment districts on weekends and dignitary escorts.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
Montano spoke about her family’s history of working and living in Milpitas, then launched into the various local development opportunities before dozens of residents and regional dignitaries at City Hall Thursday evening.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer and other dignitaries and special guests will be in attendance.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2024
At the Monday morning ceremonial groundbreaking of DTE Energy’s latest project, a new power storage plant in Trenton, dignitary after dignitary lined up to speak to a crowd that included some of the state's younger beneficiaries of the utility's effort to wean the state off fossil fuels.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2024
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
Montano spoke about her family’s history of working and living in Milpitas, then launched into the various local development opportunities before dozens of residents and regional dignitaries at City Hall Thursday evening.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer and other dignitaries and special guests will be in attendance.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2024
At the Monday morning ceremonial groundbreaking of DTE Energy’s latest project, a new power storage plant in Trenton, dignitary after dignitary lined up to speak to a crowd that included some of the state's younger beneficiaries of the utility's effort to wean the state off fossil fuels.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 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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