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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Other viral moments from the event included Justin Bieber’s YouTube karaoke session and Sabrina Carpenter’s surprise guest list spanning Madonna and Will Ferrel to Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon and more. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 And considering the film’s plethora of buzzy cameos, expect the guest list to take some wild turns. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026 The impact of a smaller guest list goes beyond just logistics. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026 The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity. Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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