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as in visitor
a person who visits another
invited the afternoon guests to stay for dinner
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as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
the headwaiter will seat the guests as soon as the waitress clears and sets a table for them
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Recent Examples of guest
The floor-to-ceiling windows in most rooms invite guests to enjoy an indoor-outdoor lifestyle nurtured by this architectural tradition.
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Prosecutors say Patterson showed her guests around before serving them at the dining room table.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
Each year, the Met Gala typically hosts roughly 450 guests who are making waves in Hollywood, music, fashion, politics, and more.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Williams didn’t take to the mic, but many guests obliged, belting out ’80s tunes by A-ha, Mylène Farmer, Vanessa Paradis and others.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jackie Valley, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Prosecutors say Patterson showed her guests around before serving them at the dining room table.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 May 2025
Each year, the Met Gala typically hosts roughly 450 guests who are making waves in Hollywood, music, fashion, politics, and more.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Williams didn’t take to the mic, but many guests obliged, belting out ’80s tunes by A-ha, Mylène Farmer, Vanessa Paradis and others.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guest
Noun
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Dollywood has attracted over 2 million visitors annually, including a few celebrities.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Still, prices tend to drop in May and June, when nicer weather and fewer visitors give Antigua a private island feel in comparison.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Some of his other clients included Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and Jim Plunkett.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Peugeot, Fiat Opel and Vauxhall are fighting over the same customers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This changed with a video Amazon posted on social media Friday, giving space enthusiasts and prospective Kuiper customers their first look at the real satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Local vendors like Leighton’s Nerd Space and Commander Brand fought through the rain to be here, and there were plenty of other shops on hand while live performers serenaded the patrons.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
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“Guest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guest. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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