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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
As foreign dignitaries descend in Beijing this week, the conflicting narratives on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are a reminder that eight decades after Japan's surrender, the guns may be silent, but the battle over the legacy of the war is far from over.
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Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Both top a guest list of foreign dignitaries joining Xi at a massive military parade in the Chinese capital Wednesday.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Moss was among other sports dignitaries, including Michael Jordan, Lawrence Taylor and Mia Hamm, who were spotted at the game, initially cheering Carolina on after the team’s impressive first series that ended in a touchdown.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, travelers can enjoy days in the English capital feasting on flavors of the world, followed by nights at storied hotels where royals, celebrities, and dignitaries are among the familiar faces.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
On the day, President Xi Jinping will survey tens of thousands of troops at Tiananmen Square alongside the foreign dignitaries and senior Chinese leaders.
—Joe Cash, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Religious orders, political dignitaries, and even ordinary citizens, those at the top of the social ladder, wanted to make the most of their wealth and show their prestige by supporting the art of their contemporaries.
—Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
However, there is usually a freeze on operations at airports, grounding all flights for some period before arrival and then until dignitaries clear the airport.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The hotel has since hosted royalty, dignitaries, and iconic guests.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Both top a guest list of foreign dignitaries joining Xi at a massive military parade in the Chinese capital Wednesday.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Moss was among other sports dignitaries, including Michael Jordan, Lawrence Taylor and Mia Hamm, who were spotted at the game, initially cheering Carolina on after the team’s impressive first series that ended in a touchdown.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, travelers can enjoy days in the English capital feasting on flavors of the world, followed by nights at storied hotels where royals, celebrities, and dignitaries are among the familiar faces.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
On the day, President Xi Jinping will survey tens of thousands of troops at Tiananmen Square alongside the foreign dignitaries and senior Chinese leaders.
—Joe Cash, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Religious orders, political dignitaries, and even ordinary citizens, those at the top of the social ladder, wanted to make the most of their wealth and show their prestige by supporting the art of their contemporaries.
—Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
However, there is usually a freeze on operations at airports, grounding all flights for some period before arrival and then until dignitaries clear the airport.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The hotel has since hosted royalty, dignitaries, and iconic guests.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There will be a temptation because of his height to draw parallels with Moyes’ use of Marouane Fellaini and Soucek, two key pillars of his Everton and West Ham sides, but where Rohl is concerned, his size can be deceptive.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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If these pillars maintain momentum, the stock could see substantial upside driven by revenue expansion and margin gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But in 2025, law firms are reimagining their offices not as monuments to hierarchy, but as tools for engagement.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Berlin also doesn’t shy away from its complicated history, most notably around World War II and the Holocaust, both of which are directly (and respectfully) confronted across dozens of monuments, museums, and memorials.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
29 Aug. 2025
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As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most, if not all, Democrats are expected to sign on to his Epstein files petition, meaning only six Republicans would need to cross party lines to add their names.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Major indexes fell, dragged down by declines in Big Tech names.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The museum will highlight the heroes and showcase the art, politics, literature, photography, film, music, posters, artifacts and video created by and for all groups who have fought for, and continue to fight for equal opportunity in New York City and the Northeast.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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Goals include encouraging fan participation, creating and highlighting local heroes and fostering a sense of belonging that will change the perception of tennis from elite-only to lifelong participation.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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