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a person who has a high rank or an important position
The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries. dignitaries of the church
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Recent Examples of dignitaries
Countless Irish dignitaries have visited Chicago over the years to engage with the city’s business, civic and political leaders, as well as to experience the iconic turning of the Chicago River green each March.
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Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
And it’s all housed inside a glamorous 120-year-old building sat beneath the towering Alps in northern Italy, long a retreat for aristocrats and dignitaries alike—and now, of course, folks devoted to that seemingly elusive goal of reaching the pinnacle of health.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Mayor Andre Dickens and other Atlanta dignitaries will christen the start of the project, which includes administrative offices, rehearsal areas, a theater, a 200-seat recital hall and education spaces.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
His focus is on the optics of the game, and on entertaining the arriving Italian dignitaries who’ve come to watch.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Some foreign dignitaries besides Barak and his wife also stayed in apartments there.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
Alumni, staff and local dignitaries helped celebrate the 20th anniversary over the weekend at the Anaheim campus, which featured tours of its high-tech classroom and giveaways from corporate sponsors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Sealey would prepare meals for those who came to dine with the Queen Mother, including biographer Kenneth Rose and local dignitaries.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
And it’s all housed inside a glamorous 120-year-old building sat beneath the towering Alps in northern Italy, long a retreat for aristocrats and dignitaries alike—and now, of course, folks devoted to that seemingly elusive goal of reaching the pinnacle of health.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Mayor Andre Dickens and other Atlanta dignitaries will christen the start of the project, which includes administrative offices, rehearsal areas, a theater, a 200-seat recital hall and education spaces.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Feb. 2026
His focus is on the optics of the game, and on entertaining the arriving Italian dignitaries who’ve come to watch.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Some foreign dignitaries besides Barak and his wife also stayed in apartments there.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026
Alumni, staff and local dignitaries helped celebrate the 20th anniversary over the weekend at the Anaheim campus, which featured tours of its high-tech classroom and giveaways from corporate sponsors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Sealey would prepare meals for those who came to dine with the Queen Mother, including biographer Kenneth Rose and local dignitaries.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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Villa Maçakızı, popular with A-list celebrities, is one of the best established.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Larkin is soaking in every moment of this Olympic experience, from sightseeing in Milan to life in the Olympic Village to meeting celebrities such as Snoop Dogg.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The coating between the pillars peeled away under strain, but the tops of the pillars remained protected.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hands hold a banner with pillars of our democracy written on it, from peace and truth to expression and equity.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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February marks Black History Month, a time to examine historic monuments in Dallas that still hold significance for the city's African-American community.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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His long arm of hate is reaching out to Hispanic Americans and to our cherished monuments.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the final lineup is a mix of personalities, skillsets, and nationalities.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the challenges in coming up with a proposal that voters will support go beyond personalities.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is anticipated that this is how the final stars, or the last sustained sources of light and energy, will arise in the Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buyers are really looking for a big, broad comedy with stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In corporate earnings, Airbus, Nestlé and Renault are among the names reporting results later this week.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Foster may have been a late addition to the roll-call of heroes who went on to deliver the first of three consecutive promotions under Hollywood ownership, having only come out of retirement in March 2023 to solve a goalkeeping crisis.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Because country star Dierks Bentley is nothing if not a solid curator of younger opening acts and heroes alike.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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