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 guest of honor was former Ireland President Mary Robinson. Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 The second insightful discourse will be with none other than Worthy himself, the guest of honor. 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 See All Example Sentences for guest of honor

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“Guest of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guest%20of%20honor. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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