Synonyms of dignitaries

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

Related Words

• celebrities
• pillars
• monuments
• personalities
• stars
• worthies
• names
• heroes
• notables
• figures
• immortals
• eminences
• VIPs
• notabilities
• icons
• personages
• luminaries
• demigods
• celebs
• superstars
• lights
• magnates
• idols
• barons
• standouts
• favorites
• bigwigs
• causes célèbres
• somebodies
• megastars
• nabobs
• moguls
• notorieties
• big shots
• panjandrums
• kahunas

Dissimilar Words

• mediocrities
• lightweights
• nobodies
• has-beens
• noncelebrities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dignitaries

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

Barbers and tattoo artists prepared to become drivers for delegates and student volunteers to usher dignitaries. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 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

The solicitor general said a new and secure ballroom is also crucial for social gatherings and foreign dignitaries. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Also among the dignitaries present was the Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, who came to Colombia amid a wider mission to shore up support for his nation. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

The school back then had a solid curriculum and robust extracurricular offerings, including a world-class band that played for numerous dignitaries, which later in the century would include President Richard Nixon. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026