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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 only other time the city quashes permit requests is during the United Nations General Assembly, a weeklong annual event in September that involves major street closures and police resources being heavily used to protect dignitaries from around the globe.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Family members, close friends, colleagues and dignitaries will enter from Franklin Boulevard and park in the south parking lot, using Entry 5.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Friends, family, dignitaries and the Hardin County community on March 21 celebrated the life of Staff Sgt.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Google hosted numerous dignitaries inside the cavernous Hangar One — one of the largest freestanding structures on earth — Friday to celebrate the transformation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
There were so many dignitaries, political and religious leaders, entertainers and Jackson allies at his funeral.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Family members, close friends, colleagues and dignitaries will enter from Franklin Boulevard and park in the south parking lot, using Entry 5.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Around the Capitol, a 40-acre park filled with gardens, memorials, and trees planted by visiting dignitaries reflects how deeply greenery shapes this place.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Friends, family, dignitaries and the Hardin County community on March 21 celebrated the life of Staff Sgt.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Mar. 2026
Google hosted numerous dignitaries inside the cavernous Hangar One — one of the largest freestanding structures on earth — Friday to celebrate the transformation.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
There were so many dignitaries, political and religious leaders, entertainers and Jackson allies at his funeral.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
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To celebrate the opening, Nat Geo explorer Bertie Gregory made an appearance at the pop-up, introducing the documentary to an audience of fans, influencers and celebrities as well as highlighting the role of bees in the ecosystem and sharing some behind-the-scenes insights from the two-part series.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fashion industry can be notoriously dismissive of celebrities who try to cross over into design.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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For 80 years, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been one of those indispensable pillars of service.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Steel support pillars driven into the caves have caused rust and iron pollution in the water, and falling stalactites are making some cenotes unsafe to explore.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Pogačar won Milan-San Remo, leaving only Roubaix to complete the set of five monuments in one-day cycling along with the Tour of Flanders, Liège–Bastogne–Liège and the Tour of Lombardy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said that major cities around the world have such monuments, and Washington is the only one without one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others argue the outburst may ultimately benefit the MAGA media ecosystem by driving traffic and attention to its biggest personalities.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Feelings and thoughts about fleeting beauty, minimalism, suffering, the natural world, and way more come through in these thoughtfully designed and assembled cars that some people build their entire personalities around.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16-25 and reaches its peak overnight on April 21-22, when up to 18 shooting stars may be seen flaring to life each hour in the early spring sky, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of the late President Alberto Fujimori.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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There’s this Swedish actor, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, who was one of my heroes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Finally, royal jelly—yet another one of nature’s anti-aging heroes—spurs the production of collagen, thus restoring a youthful bounce to aging skin.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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