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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 backstory Once the late real estate billionaire Douy Steyn’s family home, this sprawling property became a hotel in 2000 and has hosted some of the world’s top dignitaries.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the 16th and 17th centuries, when Genoa was at its financial peak as a seafaring republic, these typically Baroque palazzi, owned by the city’s elites, were chosen by the government to host visiting dignitaries.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Former Mayor Eric Adams joined the parade, surrounded by large contingent of Israeli dignitaries.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 31 May 2026
But, as McCarty and other dignitaries rallied in Sacramento, a more important gathering was happening in New York, at which MLB owners formally proposed the salary cap players have vowed to resist.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Apart from the pitch, Monterrey have created an additional VIP area for FIFA officials and dignitaries in the stadium, with capacity for around 70 people.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The voting panel includes an assortment of the sport’s dignitaries, including but not limited to representatives from NASCAR, track owners, former drivers, former owners, manufacturer representatives, media members and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
City commissioners, dignitaries, guest speakers and the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard will be part of the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Zelenskyy, meanwhile, expressed surprise that foreign dignitaries would be going to Moscow for the commemorations.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
In the 16th and 17th centuries, when Genoa was at its financial peak as a seafaring republic, these typically Baroque palazzi, owned by the city’s elites, were chosen by the government to host visiting dignitaries.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Former Mayor Eric Adams joined the parade, surrounded by large contingent of Israeli dignitaries.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 31 May 2026
But, as McCarty and other dignitaries rallied in Sacramento, a more important gathering was happening in New York, at which MLB owners formally proposed the salary cap players have vowed to resist.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Apart from the pitch, Monterrey have created an additional VIP area for FIFA officials and dignitaries in the stadium, with capacity for around 70 people.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The voting panel includes an assortment of the sport’s dignitaries, including but not limited to representatives from NASCAR, track owners, former drivers, former owners, manufacturer representatives, media members and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion.
—Jeff Siner, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
City commissioners, dignitaries, guest speakers and the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard will be part of the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Zelenskyy, meanwhile, expressed surprise that foreign dignitaries would be going to Moscow for the commemorations.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Elsewhere, three pillars of the theatre community — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine — each received the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Lectra’s solutions support each of these pillars individually while connecting all stages of the garment lifecycle through centralized data and integrated workflows.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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In Istanbul, a corn vendor is pulling bigger crowds than some of the city’s monuments.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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As his birthday approached, social media was flooded with the hashtag #RaúlesRaúl, a political figure who has long been adverse to birthdays, monuments and statues, just like his brother.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Those keen on his appointment may well hope his approach to managing the squad’s difficult personalities can unlock a more effective way of motivating Madrid’s galacticos to put in the hard yards.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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At the time, the former HSMTMTS stars had been broken up for a while, and Bassett moved on with Carpenter.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Statham is one of the world’s most successful action stars, with a global box office surpassing $8 billion across his career with such major franchises as The Meg, Fast & Furious, and The Beekeeper under hie belt.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Those exhibits named names — and not just fired Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator against her, and Canton Police Sgt Sean Goode, who resigned last week.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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In 1837, soap maker James Gamble and candlemaker William Procter became business partners, creating the company that still carries their names today.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The unsung heroes behind the state’s 28 ski areas are the patrollers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Meteorologists were among the unsung heroes of this history changing moment.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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