DIGNITARIES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dignitaries

noun

plural of dignitary

as in celebrities

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 One of them hit a railway line shortly after a train carrying European dignitaries had passed through. — Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 On Sunday, a Russian drone struck a passenger train carrying foreign dignitaries on a visit to Ukraine, including senior European officials and former CIA Director David Petraeus, forcing them to evacuate near the Polish border. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 The city will be closing streets around Ground Zero as dignitaries, including Vice President JD Vance, are slated to attend a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Norwegian officials and foreign dignitaries joined the solemn procession. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 The pregame sidelines were packed five-people deep with celebrities (Livvy Dunne), NFL alumni (Justin Jefferson), recruits, other dignitaries and media members. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 We are used to the street closures, the factory shutdowns, the restrictions on driving and internet access during Communist Party conferences, international summits, Tiananmen Square military parades, and the visits of foreign dignitaries. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The opening ceremony gathered church dignitaries, community members and local officials. — Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Trump has argued for months that the new ballroom is a necessity, often pointing to the lack of space to host events with foreign dignitaries. — Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Its primary vehicle to sell ads is its Noovie pre-show which is hosted by former Today correspondent Maria Menounos and features movie trivia, junket-style interviews with celebrities and Hollywood flashback moments mixed in with commercials.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

Since 2023, Interparfums launched new extensions and collections to put in place pillars including Uomo, Just Cavalli and Marbleous.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pillars

Noun

Buildings drip with embellishments; monuments to the city’s writers, artists and musicians seem to be on every corner, and the public transit system and plentiful taxis made for a fun and easy whistle-stop tour of some of Budapest’s main sites.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Review An iconic city landmark, this 14th-century converted Doge's palace dominates the lagoon, and sits just a short stroll away from the Bridge of Sighs and the monuments of Piazza San Marco.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of monuments

Noun

But then there are the times when the skin-care stars align—the feel, the smell, everything about the formula is so spot-on that just applying it is a win in and of itself.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Taylor Rooks provides features with the game’s brightest stars, and NFL reporter James Palmer delivers news from around the league.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Between all the networks, there’s ten to 15 reputable names that police-chase watchers know and can recognize by voice.

— Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of names

Noun

Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
As fear of violent crime grew over the course of the 1970s, a succession of popular films featured heroes who bypassed a supposedly ineffective legal system to defeat dangerous criminals.

— Daniel LaChance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

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