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
Attendance is free, but parking is available in VIP, preferred and value parking lots for a fee.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The secret spreads to the rest of the group — and even to some of their network of VIP clientele in Ibiza, costing Barrs one of her nannying gigs that summer.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Per The Guardian, Harry has been granted a full risk assessment and is awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee, known as RAVEC, the Home Office committee responsible for authorizing such security protection.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
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CBS News,
11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Our team ensures that every detail is handled seamlessly—from luxury accommodations and private yachts to VIP airport services, telehealth access, and discreet security solutions for those who require the highest level of privacy and convenience.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The secret spreads to the rest of the group — and even to some of their network of VIP clientele in Ibiza, costing Barrs one of her nannying gigs that summer.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Per The Guardian, Harry has been granted a full risk assessment and is awaiting a final decision from the royal and VIP executive committee, known as RAVEC, the Home Office committee responsible for authorizing such security protection.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Officers rushed on board the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP Terminal at Bali's Denpasar airport on Saturday.
—
CBS News,
11 June 2026
According to the event’s ticketing information, fans will have multiple options, including General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum packages.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
He was then escorted by police officers to the airport’s VIP terminal, where he was welcomed by Somalia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, officials from the Somalia Football Federation and other dignitaries and spoke to press.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“VIP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VIP. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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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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