guest list

noun

: a list of people who are invited to something (such as a party)
We were included in the guest list.

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The guest list included composer and pianist Eubie Blake and bandleader and lyricist Noble Sissle, both most known for one of the earliest all-Black Broadway shows, Shuffle Along. Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 Who else can woo the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sombr, Martha Stewart and Jack Antonoff, Nancy Pelosi and Rachel Sennott in one room, all among the guest list for its 2026 edition? Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026 Swift has, however, hinted that her guest list will be quite large, and that one of her famous friends will almost definitely perform at the reception. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026 Corporate groups are a big portion of the guest list here during the week, but otherwise, the mix of visitors somewhat spans the spectrum. Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guest list

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“Guest list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20list. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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