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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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Friends, family and dignitaries from across the state mourned the passing and celebrated the life of Rabbi Philip Lazowski Sunday with nearly 1,000 at Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford to honor the renowned Holocaust survivor.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The night before the match, supporters and dignitaries gathered at a reception at the W Hotel.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
When the Liberty Memorial was dedicated in 1926, Queen Anne of Romania was among the dignitaries to attend the ceremony.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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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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