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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Chappell Roan, Charlie Puth, Demi Lovato, Ciara, Post Malone, Zara Larsson, Russell Dickerson, Madison Beer and Maren Morris are some of the big names to make up the guest list. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 The celebratory bash on New Year’s Eve 1925 was an all-out splash, veritable who’s who of the era on the guest list; invitation Laughner sent invitations to his elite friends, including the Rockefellers, Carnegies, Mellons, Fleischmanns, and Pillsburys. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 The guest list featured notable Brits like Dan Walker, Sara Davies, and members of the Beckham family, including Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, and their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025 The evening honored board chair Daria L. Wallach, featured performances from Samara Joy and violinist Melissa White, along with boasting a guest list that included notable figures such as Jasmine Guy, Phylicia Rashad, Lorraine Toussaint, and Sunny Hostin, among others. Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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