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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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But merger enforcement should remain focused on competition and the potential for consumer and worker harm — the core pillars of antitrust — not political disagreements over content or viewpoint.—
Bill Lockyer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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In information technology, the highest company score — the average of the orientation and implementation pillars — and the only 100, went to chipmaker Nvidia, which has become the world’s largest company by selling the chips and systems that have powered the development of AI models and services.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The livestream will also feature archival images of the moon above some of Rome's most iconic monuments, according to the Virtual Telescope Project.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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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Lawmakers can also find ways to weave their policies into other bills that may not bear their names.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As of publication, further details about the wrong-way crash and the names of the drivers involved were not shared.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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This new warfare has new heroes.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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They are considered heroes for interrupting the gunmen at the Islamic Center and are credited with likely saving the lives of schoolchildren and teachers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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