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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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
In addition to Eminem, sports dignitaries from Detroit rounding out the group include former NBA star Grant Hill, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, General Motors CEO Mary Barra and more, according to the publication.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
During his first term, foreign dignitaries, business executives and Republican allies spent freely at the Trump International Hotel, situated in a historic federal building blocks from the White House.
—Andy Sullivan, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Philp and other dignitaries arrived in boats carrying the remains in special boxes.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Mar. 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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