guest of honor
noun phrase
: a person who is being specially honored
She will be the guest of honor at the banquet.
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The second insightful discourse will be with none other than Worthy himself, the guest of honor.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Alongside Meghan for the gala Saturday night was Kelly Rowland, Keke Palmer, Emma Grede, Law Roach, Winnie Harlow, and the evening’s guest of honor, Tina Knowles.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The guest of honor, turning 23, was recently paroled.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps it was aimed at stirring memories of 2017, when the Macrons and the Trumps dined together at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day after Trump had been guest of honor at the annual parade.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Alongside Meghan for the gala Saturday night was Kelly Rowland, Keke Palmer, Emma Grede, Law Roach, Winnie Harlow, and the evening’s guest of honor, Tina Knowles.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
The guest of honor, turning 23, was recently paroled.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps it was aimed at stirring memories of 2017, when the Macrons and the Trumps dined together at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day after Trump had been guest of honor at the annual parade.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Guest of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20of%20honor. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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