VIP
noun
plural VIPs
ˌvē-ˌī-ˈpēz 
: a person of great influence or prestige
especially
: a high official with special privileges
Examples of VIP in a Sentence
I was treated like a VIP at the reception.
the VIPs insisted on being seated in the restaurant's private dining room
Recent Examples on the Web
The weekend began with a bang at VIP Night at Guardian Works, where music and culture collided with entrepreneurial energy.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Fabletics currently boasts a little more than 3 million active customers and 80 percent of them are part of the company’s VIP membership program.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Hall of Fame Marina plays host to a mix of brokerage and new construction boats with exhibit halls focused on marine equipment, water toys, clothing, and marine accessories, sprinkled with a few casual dining spots and the Windward VIP Club.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Advance tickets are $85; $65 for kids; VIP $135; $20 additional at the door.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The post lists the affected stores: Snipes, Children’s Place, Donna Sacs, Express, Jimmy Jazz, VIP Wear, Same Day Customs, Foot Locker, Spencer’s, GEMU, Hot Topic, DQ and Journeys.
—Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
During the live auction Saturday night the action is guaranteed to be fast and the bids high as people typically pay huge bucks for VIP, Hollywood experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Fabletics currently boasts a little more than 3 million active customers and 80 percent of them are part of the company’s VIP membership program.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
The Hall of Fame Marina plays host to a mix of brokerage and new construction boats with exhibit halls focused on marine equipment, water toys, clothing, and marine accessories, sprinkled with a few casual dining spots and the Windward VIP Club.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Parking is available in lots G, J, L, Yellow, Garage, South VIP, East VIP or West VIP.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Advance tickets are $85; $65 for kids; VIP $135; $20 additional at the door.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The post lists the affected stores: Snipes, Children’s Place, Donna Sacs, Express, Jimmy Jazz, VIP Wear, Same Day Customs, Foot Locker, Spencer’s, GEMU, Hot Topic, DQ and Journeys.
—Ayah Imran, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for VIP.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
During the live auction Saturday night the action is guaranteed to be fast and the bids high as people typically pay huge bucks for VIP, Hollywood experiences.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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Etymology
from very important person
Medical Definition
VIP
abbreviation
vasoactive intestinal peptide; vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Although hypokalemia and acidosis are classically associated with secretion of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) by a neuroendocrine tumor, electrolyte abnormalities occur in other forms of chronic diarrhea.—Roger Kapoor et al., The New England Journal of Medicine
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