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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In addition to the honorees, the event always features an A-list guest list with many awards season hopefuls. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The guest list at Willy Wonka’s factory is extending to Nicola Coughlan, Charithra Chandran, Samson Kayo, Christopher Chung, Kate Winslet and Helena Bonham Carter. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s no strict start time, no theme, no pre-determined menu; the guest list is a mystery, sometimes even to the host. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 The guest list was invite-only and included women entrepreneurs and influencers. Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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