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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
There were so many dignitaries, political and religious leaders, entertainers and Jackson allies at his funeral.
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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
This year, the hotel will celebrate 150 years as an icon of Southern hospitality, hosting presidents, dignitaries, and everyday folks.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The optics of their absence may not be apparent inside the chamber, as the Senate, Cabinet, Supreme Court and other dignitaries fill the already-crowded space.
—Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Post, heiress to the cereal maker’s fortune, entertained ambassadors and dignitaries at the mansion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
After the war, Julian joined a delegation of American dignitaries on a trip to Europe that included a stop in Berlin.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
The theater is also used for official screenings to win over members of Congress or visiting dignitaries.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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
This year, the hotel will celebrate 150 years as an icon of Southern hospitality, hosting presidents, dignitaries, and everyday folks.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The optics of their absence may not be apparent inside the chamber, as the Senate, Cabinet, Supreme Court and other dignitaries fill the already-crowded space.
—Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Post, heiress to the cereal maker’s fortune, entertained ambassadors and dignitaries at the mansion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
After the war, Julian joined a delegation of American dignitaries on a trip to Europe that included a stop in Berlin.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
The theater is also used for official screenings to win over members of Congress or visiting dignitaries.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Foreign dignitaries and diplomats attended the ceremony Tuesday.
—Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dignitaries
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1933 as the first hotel in Ibiza, this neo-colonial grande dame was the beating heart of Ibiza Town, a meeting spot for locals, hippies, and celebrities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Obama visited the island, shook hands with Raúl Castro, celebrities were vacationing in Havana, international artists hosted concerts and cruise ships even started sailing from Miami to Havana.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The strikes, which marked the first time in the war Israel has openly attacked civilian industrial infrastructure in Iran, sent fiery pillars and black smoke into the sky and caused oily raindrops to fall onto the city.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the iron was replaced with steel and a new deck was added in the 1930s, the limestone pillars are original.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Details throughout the building also pay homage to Pericles, the great Athenian general who was instrumental in the building of the Parthenon and other monuments in the city and whose name graces the street where the hotel is located.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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About 2 miles north on Central, though, stand more quiet monuments, testaments to Native American resistance and resilience.—
Rebecca 'Becca' Dyer,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Protest organizers say the action is not only about Noma, but about the broader restaurant industry as a whole and the conditions and personalities that have come to shape it.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Glimpsing elements of their lives and personalities helps to ground their work, demonstrating that revolutionary political thought and action does not originate in ivory towers, but instead amidst our everyday realities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The stars are turning down the volume, but not changing the message.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The idea is that retail investors want to participate in hot names like OpenAI and SpaceX, and that tokenizing private equity would allow this to happen.—
Joe Weisenthal,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many winners opt for a timely message, while others resort to rattling off a list of names.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Armed with lanterns, loyalty, and very little logic, these unlikely heroes blunder their way to a happy conclusion for all.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Deadguy were East Coast heroes, hailing from New Jersey.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Dignitaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dignitaries. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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