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 Sunday was Scott, who stood in the road across Kavanaugh to serve as the event's honorary judge.
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Her grandmother, Tina Knowles, was a guest of honor at the black-tie event.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Egyptian Swedish director Tarik Saleh will attend the Les Arcs Film Festival as guest of honor of the event unfolding in the French Alps from December 13 to 20.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Midler served as the guest of honor, celebrated by all in attendance for her leadership and commitment to NYRP’s mission on the nonprofit’s 30th anniversary.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
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Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Her grandmother, Tina Knowles, was a guest of honor at the black-tie event.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Egyptian Swedish director Tarik Saleh will attend the Les Arcs Film Festival as guest of honor of the event unfolding in the French Alps from December 13 to 20.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Midler served as the guest of honor, celebrated by all in attendance for her leadership and commitment to NYRP’s mission on the nonprofit’s 30th anniversary.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
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 12 Nov. 2025.
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