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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There will be fire trucks, youth groups, classic cars, military vehicles and local dignitaries.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The guest list will reportedly consist of hundreds of foreign royals and dignitaries, political and religious leaders, and several friends.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
The guest list will reportedly consist of hundreds of foreign royals and dignitaries, political and religious leaders, and several friends.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite spending heavily to restore the mansion, Bloomberg chose to live in his Upper East Side townhouse, emphasizing the mansion’s role as a venue for municipal events, meetings with foreign dignitaries, and public tours rather than as a personal residence.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Dignitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dignitary. Accessed 15 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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