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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
The hotel has since hosted royalty, dignitaries, and iconic guests.
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Philp and other dignitaries arrived in boats carrying the remains in special boxes.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Several of the children seen in the documentary attended the screening at the Munich Security Conference, along with many dignitaries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Over the years the restaurant has served dignitaries like the Dalai Lama, Senator Hilary Clinton, the late Congressman John Lewis, and the late President Jimmy Carter.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
As word of their presence spread, they were welcomed into the homes of socialites and dignitaries who were eager for news from America.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
After all, the audience contained far more die-hards than dignitaries.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Friends and Colorado dignitaries told The Denver Post Ritchie's generosity and hard work bolstered iconic institutions in the state for a lasting legacy.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Advertisement President Biden, members of Congress and other dignitaries and notable guests will be able to view the ceremony from inside the Capitol Rotunda.
—Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Philp and other dignitaries arrived in boats carrying the remains in special boxes.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Several of the children seen in the documentary attended the screening at the Munich Security Conference, along with many dignitaries.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Over the years the restaurant has served dignitaries like the Dalai Lama, Senator Hilary Clinton, the late Congressman John Lewis, and the late President Jimmy Carter.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
As word of their presence spread, they were welcomed into the homes of socialites and dignitaries who were eager for news from America.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
After all, the audience contained far more die-hards than dignitaries.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Friends and Colorado dignitaries told The Denver Post Ritchie's generosity and hard work bolstered iconic institutions in the state for a lasting legacy.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Advertisement President Biden, members of Congress and other dignitaries and notable guests will be able to view the ceremony from inside the Capitol Rotunda.
—Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
Noun
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The backlash against religious celebrities shows that celebrity authenticity and cultural tolerance has limits – and hypocrisy.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, more celebrities were showcased in the crowd than seemingly any other AEW PPV before.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gather a collection of pillars and tapers for a vintage look, and place a few candles around your bath for an authentic medieval experience.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Taylor, 87, was the former longtime head of the San Jose Redevelopment Agency for two decades and is considered by city and business officials as one of the most critical visionaries for growing the tax base and transforming downtown with major projects that have become pillars in the community.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Parker is about a two-hour drive from Joshua Tree National Park, and Arizona is home to a number of National Park Service monuments, memorials, recreation areas, and historic sites (plus, of course, the Grand Canyon).—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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National parks, monuments and other sites would technically be closed to the public.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This colossal collision of plotlines and personalities, of wild opposites and weird outcomes?—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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This creates a powerful, fast-moving culture, but one that’s often undocumented, inconsistent, and overly reliant on personalities.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Although 80% of the world's population has superhuman powers called Quirks, few are chosen to become heroes and protect people.—
Oliver Brandt,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Comments Chris Pratt playing a character stuck in a past decade who teams up with a ragtag group of unlikely heroes, including a pint-sized, wise-cracking sidekick, in a movie directed by the Russo brothers?—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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